Poetic Terms Review

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What is a haiku?

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A haiku is a three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable structure, often focusing on nature.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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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.

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What is a 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'.

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What is a theme in poetry?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the poem conveys.

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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.

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What is tone in poetry?

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Tone refers to the attitude or emotional quality of the poem, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of 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 an onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.