Elements of Poetry
Words that end with the same sound
Rhyme
A group of words arranged in a row
lines
Describes something by comparing it to some other thing, but does NOT use like or as.
Metaphor
Tell the actor what to do
stage directions
What is this an example of
Butterfly is small
Butterfly is kind
Butterfly is brave
Butterfly is my favorite
Repetition
Lines grouped together like a paragraph in poetry.
A stanza
A synonym for huge
Teacher decides
Can tell us how the character is feeling
stage directions
A vivid description using your 5 senses ( a picture in your head).
imagery
Images that are created in the mind while reading.
Imagery
Antonym for hot
cold
A conversation among characters.
Dialouge
What is this an example of
He is as slow as a sloth.
simile
The person who "narrates" the poem
The speaker
Synonym for scared
spooked, frightened
these are examples of
Table, purse, chairs, cups
Props
Words that have a repeated first sounds or letter
Four foxes found free food
alliteration
“Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers” is an example of what?
alliteration
Antonym for small
big, large
Notes to the actor that actor reads but does say out loud
stage direction