Poetry and Drama Terms

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Rhyme

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Words that sound alike because they share the same ending vowel and consonant sounds.

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Consonance

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Repeated consonant sounds that can be found anywhere in a word.

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Monologue

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A long speech given on stage to other characters.

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Simile

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

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Hyperbole

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An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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Assonance

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The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.

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Alliteration

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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Dialogue

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A conversation between two or more characters in a literary work.

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Soliloquy

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A speech in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, often when alone.

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Metaphor

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