types of poetry important definitions

Question 1

syllable

Answer 1

means that each line of a poem has certain number of syllables.

Question 2

line

Answer 2

a line is a unit of language into a poem or play is divided which operated on a principles which are distinct from and not necessarily coincident.

Question 3

stanza

Answer 3

a stanza is a group of lines that form the basic unit in poem.

Question 4

rhyme scheme

Answer 4

is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem or a song. It is usually referred to by using letters to indicate which lines rhyme.

Question 5

rhythm

Answer 5

is a very critical component of well-written poems.

Question 6

rhyme

Answer 6

is a repetition of similar words occurring at the end of lines and poems.

Question 7

imagery

Answer 7

is a poem that sparks off the senses. like elements of an image or picture

Question 8

simile

Answer 8

is an easy way to compare two things without a lot of explanation.

Question 9

metaphor

Answer 9

a poem that does not use like or as

Question 10

couplet

Answer 10

is a pair of successive lines of meter in poetry

Question 11

meter

Answer 11

is a unit of rythme in poetry the pattern of beats

Question 12

tone/mood

Answer 12

the feeling created by the poet for the reader. Tone is the feeling displayed by the author toward the subject

Question 13

ballad

Answer 13

a poem or song narrating a story in short stanzas.

Question 14

haiku

Answer 14

an unrhymed verse form of Japanese origin having 3 lines containing syllable of 5-7-5. Usually relating to nature

Question 15

limericks

Answer 15

a humorous verse of three long and two short lone with the rhythm scene “AABBA

Question 16

acrostic poetry

Answer 16

a poem where certain letters is each line spells out a word or a phrase.