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Allusion
A reference to another work of literature, person, or event
connotation
All the meanings, associations, or emotions that a word suggests
denotation
literal meaning of the word
end rhyme
rhymes that occur at the end line of a poem
extended figure
A figure of speech sustained or developed through a considerable number of lines or through a whole poem.
figurative language
Language that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling.
fixed form
traditional pattern that applies to the whole poem
free verse
Poetry that doesnt follow strict rules for structure, but still uses poetic techniques like imagery, sound devices, and line breaks to create a rhythm and meaning
Haiku
A japanese form of poetry, consisting of three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five syllables
Hyperbole
exaggerated or claims that are not meant to be taken literally.
Imagery
Five senses, sight, sound, smell, touch, taste
internal rhyme
Occurs in the middle of lines of poetry, instead of at the ends of the lines
Irony
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
metaphor
comparison not using like or as
mood
feeling or the atmosphere write creates for the readers
onomatopeia
the sounds the words make
Personification
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
Rhyme
Repetition of accented vowel sounds and all sounds following them in words that are close together in a poem.
Rhyme scheme
A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem
simile
comparison using like or as
speaker
Character who speaks to the reader in a poem, in some cases, the speaker and the author are one and the same
stanza
group of lines in a poem
symbol
anything that stands for or represents something else
theme
the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.
tone
Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character