Elements of Poetry

Front

When something stands for something else (e.g., tree = life)

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Symbolism

Front

The life lesson or lesson learned

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Theme

Front

Similes, metaphors, personification, exaggeration or hyperbole. Poetry is more figurative than literal.

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Figurative Language

Front

When the author repeats the beginning sound of words in a line
Example: Peter Piper Pizza

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Alliteration

Front

When the last words in a verse have similar ending sounds (e.g., You- Mew, Night- right)

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Rhyme

Front

Sensory details that appeals to your hearing: boom bzzz pow wow whispering

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Onomatopoeia

Front

A group of lines in a poem

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Stanza

Front

The beat to which your body moves

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Rhythm

Front

A pattern that the author created on purpose at the end of lines: ABAB AABB

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Rhyme Scheme

Front

The author of the poem

Back

Poet