Poetry Terms

Front

A reference to another text, historical event, art, etc.

Back

Allusion

Front

A comparison of two unlike objects that uses like or as

Back

Simile

Front

A comparison of two unlike objects

Back

Metaphor

Front

To give human characteristics to inanimate/nonliving objects

Back

Personification

Front

An exaggeration meant for effect

Back

Hyperbole

Front

An author uses details to appeal to the senses.

Back

Imagery

Front

A word or phrase that is used several times in a work, meant for effect

Back

Repetition

Front

A word that imitates the sound it makes

Back

Onomatopoeia

Front

The repetition of consonant sounds

Back

Alliteration

Front

Words that are melodious or pleasing to the ears

Back

Euphony