An implicit reference to another work of literature or art, to a person or an event. An

appeal to a reader to share some experience with the writer.

The repetition of similar vowel sounds, usually close together. EX: All day the wind breathes

low with mellower tone.

The repetition of identical consonant sounds. EX: Slip-slop; creak-croak

Word choice, intentional in style and meaning

A 3-Line poem that usually contains a syllabic patter of 5, 7, 5

A figure of speech that contains an exaggeration for emphasis.

The use of language to represent objects, actions, feelings, thoughts, ideas, ideas, states of

mind, and/or an experience.

A figure or speech in which one thing is described in terms of another.

The formation and use of words to imitate sounds. EX: Dong, crackle, moo, pop, whiz,

whoosh, zoom.

The attribution of human qualities to inanimate objects.

The rhyming pattern in a poem, such as ABAB CDCD, etc.

A figure of speech in which one thing is likened to another. Uses “like”, or “as” to do so.

A 14-line poem, with one of a few specific rhyme schemes, usually in iambic pentameter.

A group of lines of verse. Can be of any number, but usually between 4 and

12

An object, animate or inanimate, which represents or stands for else.

The central idea of a work, which may be stated directly or indirectly.

The reflection of a writer’s attitude, feelings and/or outlook