Poetry Terms and Devices

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Prosody

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The patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry.

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Line Length

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The number of words or syllables in a line of poetry that contribute to its rhythm and flow.

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Rhyme Scheme

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A pattern of rhymes at the ends of the lines in a poem, typically described with letters.

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Word Position

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The placement of words in a poem to create specific effects or emphasize ideas.

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Sensory Language

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Words that appeal to the five senses, creating vivid imagery.

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Enjambment

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The continuation of a sentence or phrase from one line of a poem to another without terminal punctuation.

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Simile

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Personification

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A figure of speech where human traits are attributed to animals, objects, or ideas.

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Hyperbole

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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Idiom

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A phrase that has a figurative meaning different from the literal meaning of the words.