Poetic-Terms

what is the definition of alliteration?

• A form of wordplay that suggests two or more meanings, by exploiting multiple meanings of words, or of similar-sounding words, for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect.

• The feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.

• The repetition of words beginning with the same letter.

• A type of figurative language where poets give an animal, object, or idea human qualities, such as the ability to hear, feel, talk, and make decisions.

what is the definition of mood?

• The feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.

• An act or instance of placing things close together or side by side, especially for

  comparison or contrast.

• A grouped set of lines within a poem, like a poetic paragraph!

• Comparing one thing to another, using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’.

what is the definition of free verse?

• A word or phrase that suggests something else, normally a reference to something well known, or familiar.

• Poetry written without format, rhyme scheme, or repetitive pattern.

• Rhyme occurring in a single line of verse.

• An act or instance of placing things close together or side by side, especially for

  comparison or contrast.

what is a pun?

• Use of words that sound like the things they are describing.

• A type of figurative language where poets give an animal, object, or idea human qualities, such as the ability to hear, feel, talk, and make decisions.

• The repetition of words beginning with the same letter.

• A form of word play which suggests two or more meanings, by exploiting multiple meanings of words, or of similar-sounding words, for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect.

what is onomatopoeia?

• Rhyme occurring in a single line of verse.

• The repetition of similar or identical vowels throughout a sentence.

• Exaggerating for effect. Normally a massive over-statement intended for humorous effect.

• Use of words that sound like the things they are describing. This normally is used to recreate the sound/aural imagery.

what is a hyperbole?

• When a sound, word, phrase, or line is repeated for effect or emphasis.

• Exaggerating for effect. Normally a massive over-statement intended for humorous effect.

• Rhyme occurring in a single line of verse.

• Language that creates pictures or images in your mind. Usually appeals to the five senses—touch, taste, smell, hearing, and sight.

what is the definition of allusion?

• Language that creates pictures or images in your mind. Usually appeals to the five senses—touch, taste, smell, hearing, and sight.

• The feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.

• A word or phrase that suggests something else, normally a reference to something well known, or familiar.

• The repetition of similar or identical vowels throughout a sentence.

what is a stanza?

• A grouped set of lines within a poem, like a poetic paragraph!

• A type of figurative language where poets give an animal, object, or idea human qualities, such as the ability to hear, feel, talk, and make decisions.

• Poetry written without format, rhyme scheme, or repetitive pattern.

• Rhyme occurring in a single line of verse.

what is juxtaposition?

• Comparing one thing with another thing without using ‘like’ or ‘as’. Saying something is something.

• Use of words that sound like the things they are describing. This normally is used to recreate the sound/aural imagery.

• Comparing one thing to another, using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’

• An act or instance of placing things close together or side by side, especially for

  comparison or contrast.

what is a metaphor?

• When a sound, word, phrase, or line is repeated for effect or emphasis.

• Comparing one thing with another thing without using ‘like’ or ‘as’.

• Comparing one thing to another, using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’.

• Use of words that sound like the things they are describing.