Poetry Vocabulary

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Simile

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her smile was like the sun.'

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Alliteration

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The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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Concrete Poem

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A type of poem where the layout and shape of the text reflect the subject of the poem.

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Personification

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Giving human qualities to nonhuman things. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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Sensory Language

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Writing that appeals to one or more of the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch). Example: 'The sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the air.'

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Hyperbole

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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Metaphor

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

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Rhyme

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The repetition of similar sounds at the end of words. Example: 'cat' and 'hat'.

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Lyric Poem

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A type of poem that expresses personal emotions or thoughts, often in a musical style.

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Narrative Poem

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A poem that tells a story, often with a plot and characters.