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allusion

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a reference to another work of literature, person, or event

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a reference to another work of literature, person, or event

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rhyme scheme

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regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem

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regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem

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Personification

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A figure of speech in which an object is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

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A figure of speech in which an object is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

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Alliteration

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the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

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the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

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internal rhyme

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repetition of sounds within a line (but not at the end of the line)rhyme that occurs within a line of poetry or within consecutive lines

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repetition of sounds within a line (but not at the end of the line)rhyme that occurs within a line of poetry or within consecutive lines

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simile

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A comparison of two unlike things using like or as: "I wandered lonely as a cloud"

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A comparison of two unlike things using like or as: "I wandered lonely as a cloud"

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stanza

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a group of lines in a poem or song that constitute a division (in prose: paragraph)

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a group of lines in a poem or song that constitute a division (in prose: paragraph)

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figurative language

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Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things, [examples are metaphor, simile, and personification.

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Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things, [examples are metaphor, simile, and personification.

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literal language

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language/words that mean exactly what they are supposed to mean.

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language/words that mean exactly what they are supposed to mean.

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imagery

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Words that create mental images, appealing to the five senses; sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste

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Words that create mental images, appealing to the five senses; sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste