Poetry Terms

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What is rhyme?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar ending sounds in words, often used in poetry to create rhythm and musicality.

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What is form in poetry?

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Form refers to the structure and layout of a poem on the page, including the arrangement of lines and stanzas.

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What is traditional poetry?

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Traditional poetry follows a predictable pattern or conventional structure, often with specific rules regarding rhyme and meter.

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What is free-form poetry?

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Free-form poetry does not adhere to a specific structure or pattern, allowing for more creative expression.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes something by asserting that it is something else, highlighting similarities between the two.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human things or abstract ideas.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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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, often used to create rhythm or focus.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.