Elements of Poetry

A saying that has a special meaning that is not meant to be taken literally.

The author's attitude toward the subject of the writing signaled by carefully chosen words and figurative language.

A group of lines that form the basic structure of a poem.

The name given to the elements in a poem that cause the senses to activate.

The stressed or unstressed syllable pattern within lines of a poem. The author may change this throughout the poem or keep it the same.

Repetition of vowel sounds within rhyming words.

A figure of speech that involves using extreme exaggeration of ideas for emphasis.

Makes a comparison of two objects that have similar qualities. Does not use the words "like" or "as".

How the poem or story makes the reader feel.

Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

Repeating words, phrases, lines, or stanzas. It is used to emphasize a feeling or idea, create rhythm, or develop a sense of urgency.

My puppy punched me in the eye. This is an example of which of the following:

I'd rather take baths with a man-eating shark, or wrestle a lion alone in the dark.

The author is using which type of figurative language in this sentence?

I can't believe you let the cat out of the bag!

This sentence contains an: