Poetry Terms

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What is Assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words, creating a musical effect. Example: 'Fleet feet sweep.'

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What is a Symbol in poetry?

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A symbol is an object, character, or event that represents a deeper meaning or idea. Example: A dove symbolizes peace.

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What is an Idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. Example: 'Mind your ps and qs' means to be careful about your behavior.

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is Personification?

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Personification is giving human-like qualities to non-human objects or abstract ideas. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is Simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. Example: 'Buzz' for the sound of a bee.

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What is Imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture. Example: 'The golden sun set over the calm, blue sea.'

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What is a Rhyme Scheme?

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A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem. Example: ABAB is a common rhyme scheme.