AP poetry unit

Poetry

A form of literary expression that captures human experiences through structured language, often focusing on emotional and psychological themes.

Alliteration

The repetition of initial consonant sounds in words close to each other, often used to create rhythm or mood in poetry.

Assonance

The repetition of vowel sounds within closely placed words, contributing to the musicality of a poem.

Consonance

The repetition of consonant sounds within or at the end of words in close proximity, enhancing the sound effects in poetry.

Onomatopoeia

Words that imitate natural sounds, adding an auditory dimension to poetry.

Rhyme

The correspondence of sounds at the ends of words, often used to create rhythm and cohesion in poetry.

The Sounds of Sense

A concept emphasizing the importance of sound in poetry, suggesting that the rhythm and musicality of words impact emotional responses.

Emotional Response

The feelings elicited in a reader by the imagery, sound, and language of a poem.

Surface Meaning

The literal interpretation of a poem’s words and sentences before deeper analysis.

Craft-Construction-Function-Interpretation

A framework for analyzing poetry focusing on the author’s techniques, the poem's structure, its purpose, and its overall meaning.

Rhythm

The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry that contributes to its musicality.

Imagery

Descriptive language that engages the senses, creating vivid mental pictures.

Poetic Devices

Techniques that poets use to enhance meaning, sound, and emotional impact, including metaphor, simile, symbolism, and more.