Expresses the writer's attitude toward his or her subject.

A person, a place, an object, an animal, or an activity that stands for something beyond itself.

A group of two or more lines that form a unit in a poem.

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things using the words like or as.

A pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry.

A pattern of end rhymes in a poem noted by assigning a letter of the alphabet, beginning with a, to each line. Lines tat rhyme are given the same letter.

The occurrence of similar or identical sounds at the end of two or more words.

A technique in which a sound, word, phrase, or line is repeated for emphasis or unity. It helps to reinforce meaning and create an appealing rhythm.

The giving of human qualities to an animal, object, or idea.

The use of words whose sounds echo their meanings.

Poetry that tells a story.

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

A comparison of two things that are basically unlike but have some qualities in common.

A short poem in which single speaker expresses personal thoughts and feelings.

Descriptive words and phrases that

re-create sensory experiences for the reader.

An expression that has a meaning different from the meaning of its individual words.

Poetry that does not contain regular patterns of rhythm or rhyme.

Language that communicates meanings beyond the literal meanings of words. Words are often used to symbolize ideas and concepts they would not otherwise be associated with.

An extreme overstatement of an idea used for purposes of emphasis or humor.

A reference to a famous person, place, event, or work of literature.

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.