Elements of Poetry

Front

The overarching structure of the poem/how it looks on the page

Back

Form

Front

Using a word or phrase multiple times for emphasis

Back

Repetition

Front

Using different types of figurative language to appeal to the five senses

Back

Imagery

Front

A comparison of two things that do not use "like" or "as"

Back

Metaphor

Front

A comparison of two things that do use "like" or "as"

Back

Simile

Front

Duplicating the end sound of words to create a pattern

Back

Rhyme

Front

A strong, regular, repeated pattern of sound

Back

Rhythm

Front

Making a reference to or hinting at something without directly stating it

Back

Allusion

Front

Something that represents or stands for something else

Back

Symbol

Front

Repeating vowel sounds throughout a line of poetry

Back

Assonance