Parts of Poems

Front

What is a single line of text in a poem called?

Back

Line

Front

What do we call a group of lines in a poem?

Back

Stanza

Front

How many lines are in a typical poem?

Back

It can vary, but many poems have 2, 4, 6, or more lines.

Front

What is it called when two or more words in a poem have the same ending sound?

Back

Rhyme

Front

Do all poems have to rhyme?

Back

No, poems do not have to rhyme.

Front

What is the main idea or feeling expressed in a poem called?

Back

Theme

Front

What do we call the pattern of beats or rhythm in a poem?

Back

Meter

Front

What is a poem that tells a story called?

Back

Narrative Poem

Front

What is a short poem that expresses personal feelings called?

Back

Lyric Poem

Front

What do we call the repetition of sounds at the beginning of words in a poem?

Back

Alliteration