Poetry

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis in poetry.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is free verse poetry?

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Free verse poetry is a type of poetry that does not adhere to a specific rhyme scheme or metrical pattern.

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What is a refrain in poetry?

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A refrain is a word, phrase, line, or group of lines that is repeated throughout a poem, often at the end of a stanza.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, often used for emphasis or humor.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is rhyme scheme?

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Rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem, typically described using letters to denote which lines rhyme.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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What is tone in poetry?

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Tone is the attitude or emotional quality of the poem, conveyed through word choice, style, and perspective.