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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 rhyme | repetition of sounds at the end of words |
| internal rhyme | use of rhyming words within a line |
| end rhyme | use of words at the ends of lines |
| rhyme scheme | pattern of end rhymes in a poem |
| rhythm | pattern of sound created by stressed and unstressed syllables in aline of poetry |
| meter | regular pattern of stressed& unstressed syllable,which can be repeated from line to line |
| repetition | refers to sounds, words, phrases, or lines that are stated or used more than once in a poem |
| alliteration | repetition of consonant sounds at the beginnings of words |
| line | can vary in length , poet chooses the line length to fit the rhythm , feeling , or thought expressed |
| stanzas | sections of the poem seperated by a space |
| form | lines and words are arranged on the page |
| ballad | type of narrative poem that tells a story , meant to be sung or recited , tells a story (setting ,plot,characters) regular patterns and rhyme |
| epic | long narrative poem about the adventures of a hero whose actions reflect the ideals of a nation or goup |
| ode | type of lyric that adresses broad, serious themes such as justice, truth , or beauty |
| free verse | poetry without a regular pattern of rhyme , rhythm , or meter free verse is used for a variety of subjects |
| imagery | refers to words and phrases that appeal to the 5 senses . create a picture in reader's mind or to remind the reader of a familiar sensation |
| figurative language | conveys a meaning beyond the ordinary , literal meaning |
| simile | comparison of two things with a common quality using the words like or as |
| metaphor | comparison of two things with a common quality but it DOESN'T use the words like or as |
| personification | poet describes an animal or object as if it were human or had human quaities |
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