Poetry Terms - Review

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Literal Meaning

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The actual meaning of a word or phrase.

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Rhyme Scheme (Pattern)

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The pattern of rhyme in a poem.

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Poetry

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A type of literature that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a specific form (usually using lines and stanzas).

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Denotation

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The dictionary definition of a word.

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Theme

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The message about life or human nature the author shares.

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Figurative Meaning

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The meaning of a word or phrase that is not literal, often used to create imagery or express ideas.

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Stanza

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

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Allusion

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A reference to another work of literature, person, or event.

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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'.

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Simile

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