poetry Flashcards
alliteration
when two or more words start with the same letter sound in a line
repetition
when a word or phrase is repeated in a poem
assonance
when two or more words us the same vowel sound, but do not rhyme
consonance
when two or more words use the same consonant sounds (non-vowel sounds) often at the end of words and the words do not rhyme
rhyme scheme
the pattern of rhyming in a poem based on the last word in each line and labeled with letters for each rhyming sound
free verse
a poem which doesn’t follow any rules but focuses
narrative
a poem that tells a story
haiku
a three line nature poem with a 5 ~ 7 ~ 5 syllable pattern doesn’t rhyme
form / structure
the way a poem is laid out on the page the rhyme scheme and rhythm of the poem along with a set of rules each specific type of poem must follow
simile
comparing two thing using like or as
metaphor
comparing two things without using like or as
personification
giving non human things human equities
hyperbole
an extreme exaggeration
allusion
a reference to a famous book film or poem
imagery
using descriptive words and phrases to create a picture in the readers mind
