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Rhyme Scheme

The pattern of rhymes at the ends of lines in a poem.

Poetry

Writing that uses lines, rhythm, and other techniques to express ideas or feelings.

Line

A single row of words in a poem.

Onomatopoeia

A word that imitates a sound.

Prose

Ordinary writing written in sentences and paragraphs instead of lines and stanzas.

Break

A pause or space in a poem where the poet ends a line or separates ideas.

Stanza

A group of lines in a poem that forms a section.

Alliteration

The repetition of the same beginning sound in nearby words.

Figurative Language

Language that uses creative comparisons or meanings beyond the literal meaning.

Speaker

The voice or person speaking in a poem.

Rhyme

The repetition of similar sounds, usually at the ends of lines.

Simile

A comparison between two things using “like” or “as.”

Theme

The main message or lesson about life in a work.

Metaphor

A comparison that says one thing is another thing.

Extended Metaphor

A metaphor that continues throughout several lines or an entire work.

Imagery

Descriptive language that helps the reader imagine something using the senses.

Tone

The speaker’s attitude toward the subject.

Mood

The feeling or atmosphere created for the reader.

Personification

Giving human qualities or actions to something nonhuman.