Poetry Review

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, often used in everyday language.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of a consonant sound, particularly the initial consonants of two or more words.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an obvious exaggeration made for effect, not meant to be taken literally.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz', 'whisper', or 'bang'.

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What is symbolism in poetry?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, giving deeper meaning to the text.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.

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What is rhyme?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often used at the end of lines in poetry.