Elements Of Poetry Flashcards
Refers to the set of instruments used to create a poem.
Poetic Elements
Is two or more words which have the same initial sound.
It may be separated by prepositions.
Aliteration
Is a partial rhyme which has the same internal vowel sounds amongst different words.
Assonance
Is a comparison which does not use the words like or as.
Metaphor
Is words that sound like their meaning.
Onomatopoeia
Are repetitions of the same word throughout the poem to emphasize significance.
Repetition
Is a repetition of sounds within different words, either end sound, middle or beginning.
Rhyme
Is the flow of words within each meter and stanza.
Rhythm
Is a comparison using the words like or as.
Simile
Is the way the poem is written.
Free-style, ballad, haiku, etc. includes length of meters, number of stanzas along with rhyme techniques and rhythm.
Style
Is the message, point of view and idea of the poem.
Theme