CKLA Unit 3: Poetry

Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, such as in 'Peter picked peppers.'

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as,' for example, 'Her eyes were as blue as the ocean.'

A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as,' such as 'Life is a rollercoaster.'

Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or lines, as seen in the poem 'There were horses. There were cows.'

A poet's journal is a personal notebook where poets write down their thoughts, observations, and ideas for poems.

Learning with your eyes means observing the world around you and gaining knowledge through visual experiences.

The purpose of poetry is to express emotions, tell stories, and convey ideas in a creative and often rhythmic way.

Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping readers to visualize scenes and emotions.

A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines in poetry, creating a musical quality.