Elements of Poetry

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End stopped line

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A line of poetry that ends with a complete sentence or thought.

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Rhyme Scheme

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A pattern of end rhymes in a poem, usually marked by letters (e.g., ABAB).

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Epic

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A long narrative poem that tells the story of a hero's deeds.

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Hyperbole

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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Poetry

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A type of literature that evokes an emotional response through expressive language.

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Enjambment

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The continuation of a sentence or clause across a line break in poetry.

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Stanza

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A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a blank line.

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Simile

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things.

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Personification

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects.