Poetry Terms

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What is repetition in poetry?

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Repetition is the use of the same words or phrases multiple times in a poem to emphasize an idea or theme.

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What does mood refer to in a poem?

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Mood refers to the emotional quality or feeling created by the poem, influencing how the reader feels.

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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, such as 'Love is a flower.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement used to emphasize a point, not meant to be taken literally.

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What is tone in poetry?

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Tone refers to the attitude or perspective of the speaker in the poem, which can affect the mood.

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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', such as 'as brave as a lion.'

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery involves using descriptive language to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind, appealing to the senses.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words, such as 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is a symbol in poetry?

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A symbol is an object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

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What is a stanza?

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