Poetry terms

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things without using connecting words, such as 'like' or 'as.'

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Diction

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The author’s specific word choice.

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Alliteration

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The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

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Rhythm

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The recurrence of stressed and unstressed sounds in poetry, affecting the pace and flow of the poem.

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Onomatopoeia

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A word that sounds like what it means, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle.'

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Simile

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two different things using connecting words such as 'like' or 'as.'

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Hyperbole

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Assonance

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The repetition of vowel sounds within closely placed words.

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Consonance

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The repetition of consonant sounds within or at the end of words in close proximity.

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Theme

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The central idea or underlying message in a literary work.