Poetry Structure/ Figurative Language

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem. It is usually described using letters to represent the sounds, such as AABB or ABAB.

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What does repetition mean in poetry?

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Repetition is the repeated use of sounds, words, or ideas for effect and emphasis in a poem.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, such as 'Sally sold her Sweater'.

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What is a line break in poetry?

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A line break is where a line of poetry ends, creating a pause or a new line.

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by saying one is the other.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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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 the words 'like' or 'as'.

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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 for the reader.

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What is a theme in poetry?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the poet wants to convey through the poem.