Elements of Poetry

Front

Word endings that sound the same are called ___________.

Back

rhyme

Front

The lesson or message the poet is trying to convey is called ___________.

Back

theme

Front

Writing that expresses feelings or ideas using specific word choices and a focus on the rhythm of words is called ___________.

Back

poetry

Front

A group of lines are called ___________.

Back

stanzas

Front

Writing that creates pictures in the reader's mind is called ___________.

Back

imagery

Front

The pattern of syllables (beat or rhythm) is called ___________.

Back

meter

Front

Repeating words or phrases are called ___________.

Back

repetition

Front

The voice behind the poem (not the poet) is called ___________. Options: mood, speaker, stanza, rhyme

Back

speaker

Front

One line in a poem is called ___________.

Back

line/verse

Front

The feelings you get when you read the text is called ___________. Options: mood, repetition, theme, rhyme

Back

mood