Poetry Terms

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.

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What is the form of a poem?

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The form of a poem refers to its structure, including how it is laid out on the page.

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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 'like' or 'as'.

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What is assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words to create rhythm or enhance mood.

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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A rhyme scheme is a pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem.

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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 alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of closely placed words.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.