Poetry Vocabulary

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What is the tone of a poem?

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The tone of a poem refers to the attitude or emotional quality expressed by the poet. It can be happy, sad, annoyed, etc.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines within a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas. It is similar to a paragraph in prose.

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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, typically described using letters to indicate which lines rhyme.

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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 stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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 hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What does it mean to analyze a poem?

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To analyze a poem means to examine its structure, language, themes, and meaning to understand its deeper significance.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental pictures for the reader.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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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, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.