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Accent
The emphasis or stress placed on a syllable in a word or line of poetry.
Chorus
A line said by a group of people
Foot
A basic unit of meter in poetry, consisting of a set pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.
Line
A single row of words in a poem.
Meter
The rhythmic structure of lines in poetry, based on the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables.
Metrical Line
A line of poetry with a specific number of metrical feet.
Persona
The speaker or narrator of a poem, not necessarily the poet.
Refrain
A phrase, line, or stanza repeated at intervals in a poem.
Repetition
The intentional reuse of words, phrases, or lines for emphasis.
Rhyme Scheme
The pattern of rhymes at the end of lines in a poem.
Stanza
A grouped set of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.
Verse
A single line of poetry or a collection of lines forming a poem.
Monostich
A poem consisting of a single line.
Couplet
A pair of rhyming lines in poetry.
Tercet
A three-line stanza, often rhyming.
Quatrain
A four-line stanza, often with a specific rhyme scheme.
Quintain (Cinquain)
A five-line stanza with various rhyme schemes.
Sestet
A six-line stanza, often the second part of a sonnet.
Septet
A seven-line stanza.
Octave
An eight-line stanza, often the first part of a Petrarchan sonnet.
Nonet (Spencerian)
A nine-line poem with a descending syllable count (9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1).
Dizain
A ten-line stanza, typically following a strict rhyme scheme.
Roundel
An 11-line poem with a refrain in the first and last lines.
Rondeau Prime (Wavelet)
A variation of the rondeau with a repeating refrain. (12 lines)
Rondeau
A 13-line or 15-line poem with a complex rhyme scheme and repeating refrains.
Sonnet
A 14-line poem, typically written in iambic pentameter with specific rhyme schemes.
Aural
Descriptive language that appeals to the sense of hearing, including speech, music, or environmental sounds.
Gustatory
Imagery that evokes flavors, sensations of sweetness, bitterness, spiciness, or other taste-related experiences.
Olfactory
Descriptions that engage the sense of smell, often invoking strong memories or emotions.
Tactile
Language that conveys texture, temperature, or physical sensations like roughness, softness, or pain.
Visual
Imagery that describes color, shape, size, or movement to create a vivid mental picture.
Thermal
Descriptions of heat or cold to enhance sensory engagement in a poem.
Kinesthetic
Imagery that conveys motion, physical tension, or bodily movement, creating a sense of dynamism.
Alliteration
The repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely placed words to create rhythm or emphasis.
Assonance
The repetition of vowel sounds within words, often producing a musical or melodic effect.
Cacophony
The use of harsh, discordant sounds to create tension or an unsettling atmosphere.
Consonance
The repetition of consonant sounds, particularly at the end or middle of words, to add cohesion or texture.
Dissonance
A deliberate combination of clashing sounds or syllables to create discomfort or disrupt flow.
End Rhyme
Rhyming words appearing at the ends of lines in a structured pattern.
Euphony
The use of smooth, harmonious sounds to create a pleasing, lyrical effect.
Internal Rhyme
A rhyme occurring within a single line of poetry rather than at the end.
Onomatopoeia
Words that imitate natural sounds, enhancing imagery through auditory mimicry.
Rhyme
The repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often used to create rhythm and unity.
Rhyme Scheme
The pattern of end rhymes in a poem, usually labeled with letters to indicate structure.
Rhythm
The beat or pace of a poem, influenced by syllable patterns, stresses, and line breaks.
Sound Repetition
The intentional recurrence of sounds, words, or phrases to emphasize meaning or create musicality.