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Allusion

A reference to another work of literature, person, or event

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connotation

All the meanings, associations, or emotions that a word suggests

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denotation

literal meaning of the word

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end rhyme

rhymes that occur at the end line of a poem

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extended figure

A figure of speech sustained or developed through a considerable number of lines or through a whole poem.

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figurative language

Language that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling.

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fixed form

traditional pattern that applies to the whole poem

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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

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Haiku

A japanese form of poetry, consisting of three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five syllables

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Hyperbole

exaggerated or claims that are not meant to be taken literally.

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Imagery

Five senses, sight, sound, smell, touch, taste

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internal rhyme

Occurs in the middle of lines of poetry, instead of at the ends of the lines

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Irony

the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

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metaphor

comparison not using like or as

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mood

feeling or the atmosphere write creates for the readers

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onomatopeia

the sounds the words make

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Personification

A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

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Rhyme

Repetition of accented vowel sounds and all sounds following them in words that are close together in a poem.

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Rhyme scheme

A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem

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simile

comparison using like or as

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speaker

Character who speaks to the reader in a poem, in some cases, the speaker and the author are one and the same

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stanza

group of lines in a poem

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symbol

anything that stands for or represents something else

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theme

the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.

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tone

Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character

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