Figures of Speech in Poetry

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What is symbolism in poetry?

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Symbolism is a figure of speech where something is used to represent something else. For example, a dove represents peace.

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What is rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often at the end of lines in poems. An example is "The fat cat sat on the hat."

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language to create mental images that paint a picture in the reader's mind.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human attributes are assigned to nonhuman things. For example, "The glacier groaned."

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, "Time is a thief."

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, such as "She sells sea shells by the sea shore."

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What is diction in poetry?

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Diction refers to the choice of words and style of expression that an author uses in writing.

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What is irony in poetry?

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Irony is a figure of speech where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often used for humor or emphasis.

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as "deafening silence."