Elements of Poetry

Front

What is the term for how fast or slow a poem goes?

Back

Rhythm

Front

What is the pattern of syllables that creates the beat of the poem?

Back

Meter

Front

What do we call a group of verses in a poem?

Back

Stanza

Front

What is a single line in a poem called?

Back

Verse

Front

What do we call words that have the same middle and ending sound?

Back

Rhyme

Front

What is the term for the repetition of sounds at the end of words?

Back

Rhyme

Front

What is a collection of lines in a poem that form a unit?

Back

Stanza

Front

What is the term for the overall structure of a poem?

Back

Form

Front

What is the term for the emotional quality of a poem?

Back

Tone

Front

What do we call the use of language that appeals to the senses?

Back

Imagery