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Accent

The emphasis or stress placed on a syllable in a word or line of poetry.

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Chorus

A line said by a group of people

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Foot

A basic unit of meter in poetry, consisting of a set pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

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Line

A single row of words in a poem.

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Meter

The rhythmic structure of lines in poetry, based on the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables.

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Metrical Line

A line of poetry with a specific number of metrical feet.

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Persona

The speaker or narrator of a poem, not necessarily the poet.

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Refrain

A phrase, line, or stanza repeated at intervals in a poem.

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Repetition

The intentional reuse of words, phrases, or lines for emphasis.

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Rhyme Scheme

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

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Stanza

A grouped set of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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Verse

A single line of poetry or a collection of lines forming a poem.

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Monostich

A poem consisting of a single line.

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Couplet

A pair of rhyming lines in poetry.

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Tercet

A three-line stanza, often rhyming.

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Quatrain

A four-line stanza, often with a specific rhyme scheme.

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Quintain (Cinquain)

A five-line stanza with various rhyme schemes.

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Sestet

A six-line stanza, often the second part of a sonnet.

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Septet

A seven-line stanza.

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Octave

An eight-line stanza, often the first part of a Petrarchan sonnet.

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Nonet (Spencerian)

A nine-line poem with a descending syllable count (9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1).

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Dizain

A ten-line stanza, typically following a strict rhyme scheme.

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Roundel

An 11-line poem with a refrain in the first and last lines.

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Rondeau Prime (Wavelet)

A variation of the rondeau with a repeating refrain. (12 lines)

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Rondeau

A 13-line or 15-line poem with a complex rhyme scheme and repeating refrains.

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Sonnet

A 14-line poem, typically written in iambic pentameter with specific rhyme schemes.

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Aural

Descriptive language that appeals to the sense of hearing, including speech, music, or environmental sounds.

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Gustatory

Imagery that evokes flavors, sensations of sweetness, bitterness, spiciness, or other taste-related experiences.

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Olfactory

Descriptions that engage the sense of smell, often invoking strong memories or emotions.

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Tactile

Language that conveys texture, temperature, or physical sensations like roughness, softness, or pain.

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Visual

Imagery that describes color, shape, size, or movement to create a vivid mental picture.

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Thermal

Descriptions of heat or cold to enhance sensory engagement in a poem.

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Kinesthetic

Imagery that conveys motion, physical tension, or bodily movement, creating a sense of dynamism.

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Alliteration

The repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely placed words to create rhythm or emphasis.

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Assonance

The repetition of vowel sounds within words, often producing a musical or melodic effect.

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Cacophony

The use of harsh, discordant sounds to create tension or an unsettling atmosphere.

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Consonance

The repetition of consonant sounds, particularly at the end or middle of words, to add cohesion or texture.

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Dissonance

A deliberate combination of clashing sounds or syllables to create discomfort or disrupt flow.

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End Rhyme

Rhyming words appearing at the ends of lines in a structured pattern.

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Euphony

The use of smooth, harmonious sounds to create a pleasing, lyrical effect.

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Internal Rhyme

A rhyme occurring within a single line of poetry rather than at the end.

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Onomatopoeia

Words that imitate natural sounds, enhancing imagery through auditory mimicry.

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Rhyme

The repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often used to create rhythm and unity.

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Rhyme Scheme

The pattern of end rhymes in a poem, usually labeled with letters to indicate structure.

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Rhythm

The beat or pace of a poem, influenced by syllable patterns, stresses, and line breaks.

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Sound Repetition

The intentional recurrence of sounds, words, or phrases to emphasize meaning or create musicality.