a group of lines organized together in a poem (like a paragraph)

when the last words in two or more lines rhyme with each other

when one or more of the rhyming words occur within the line of poetry, rather than just at the end

when words or lines repeat throughout the poem (for emphasis)

the ordered pattern of end rhymes (labeled using letters of the alphabet)

a comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as"

repetition of the first consonant sounds of words that are fairly close together.

a direct comparison between two unlike things (does NOT use like or as)

a direct comparison between two unlike things that continues throughout a good portion of the poem

repetition of vowel sounds fairly close together in a poem

a word that mimics the sound of the object or action it refers to (comic book-type words)

an extreme exaggeration to make a point

giving human/living characteristics to non-living things

When one thing (usually something concrete) stands for or represents something else (usually abstract)

the universal message about life/human nature that is woven throughout the story/poem

the attitude of the author/narrator

What is being demonstrated in the image?

What is being demonstrated in the image?

What is the rhyme scheme in the following poem?

What is the rhyme scheme in the following poem?

How many lines are in the following poem?

What method did the author use to make his poem look like it was falling down?

What is best demonstrated in the following poem?

The words "chance" and "plants" represent...

The words"fun" and "done" represent...

How many stanzas are in the poem "The Loser"?

Which two terms are shown in this example?