Poetry Vocabulary

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Graphical Elements

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Uses punctuation and capitalization to create meaning or add effect in poetry. The poem may also be represented through visuals.

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Rhyme

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The repetition of the same or similar sounds in poetry.

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Meter

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The measured arrangement of sounds/beats in a poem, including the poet's placement of emphasis and the number of syllables per line.

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Poetic Structure

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Describes the organization of words and lines in a poem. It also describes its rhyme scheme and meter.

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Rhythm

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The recurrence of stressed and unstressed sounds in poetry. Depending on the arrangement, this may be fast, slow, choppy, or smooth.

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Stanza

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A grouped set of lines within a poem, often sharing a common theme or idea.

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Verse

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A single line of poetry or a specific section of a poem.

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Rhyme Scheme

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The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem, often described using letters to represent sounds.

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

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Alliteration

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