Poetry Literary Devices

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An object, person, or idea that represents something beyond itself.

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Symbol

Front

Use of vivid words to engage all senses in experiencing the author's ideas.

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Imagery

Front

One thing is spoken of as something else; implies comparison.

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Metaphor

Front

Repetition of a consonant sound at the start of words.

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Alliteration

Front

Attitude an author conveys in writing.

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Tone

Front

Use of a word, sound, or phrase more than once

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Repetition

Front

Central message or insight in a poem

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Theme

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A nonhuman subject given human traits.

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Personification

Front

Comparison using 'like' or 'as' between unlike ideas.

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Simile

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External Rhyme in The Raven:

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