Poetic Devices and Figurative Language

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What is symbolism?

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Using symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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What is repetition in poetry?

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Repeating the same word or phrase to make an idea clearer.

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What does a rhyme scheme help maintain in a poem?

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Rhythm.

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What is alliteration?

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Repetition of initial consonant sounds, e.g., 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Words that show sound, e.g., 'Snap! Crackle! Pop!'

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What is hyperbole?

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Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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What is assonance?

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Repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.

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What is consonance?

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Repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'