Poetry Terms

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Couplet

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A pair of lines in a poem that usually rhyme and have the same meter.

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Rhyme

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The repetition of similar sounds, often at the end of lines in poetry.

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Repetition

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The use of the same word, phrase, or line multiple times to emphasize an idea or theme.

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Rhythm

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The pattern of sounds in a poem created by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables.

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Enjambment

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A technique in poetry where a sentence or thought runs over from one line to the next without a pause.

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Stanza

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A grouped set of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose, that often contains a specific theme or idea.

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Verse

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A single line of poetry or a specific type of poem that follows a particular structure.

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Quatrain

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A stanza or verse that consists of four lines, often with a specific rhyme scheme.

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Lyric

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A type of poetry that expresses personal emotions or thoughts, typically in a musical style.

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Meter

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The structured rhythm of a poem, determined by the number and type of beats in each line.