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Term Definition
simile a comparison of two unlike objects or ideas that use the words like, as, similar to, or seems
metaphor a comparison of two unlike object or concepts implying that one object is another object
personification gives human characteristics to objects, ideas, or animals
hyperbole an extreme exaggeration used for effect. It is not intended to be taken literally
alliteration the repetition of initial consonant sounds
consonance the repetition of consonant sounds anywhere in the words
assonance the repetition of vowel sounds anywhere in the words
onomatopoeia the use of words that sound like the sounds they describe
rhyme using words with similar ending sounds
rhyme scheme the system used for labeling the pattern of the rhyme
repetition the repeating of a word or phrase to add rhythm or to focus on an idea
stanza a division in a poem named for the number of lines it contains
free verse a form of poetry that does not follow definite pattern, without end rhyme, and is broken into short words, phrases, and sentences
narrative poem story told in verse, often have all the elements of short stories, including characters, conflict and plot
narrative poem what is "The Highway Man"?
Lyric poem a highly musical verse that expresses the observations and feelings of a single speaker
lyric poem what is "Annabel Lee"?
Ballads a song or songlike poem that tells a story, often dealing with adventure or romance. usually have rhyming lines with a strong, musical rhythm. are divided into stanzas, or groups of four or six lines.

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Creator katelee168
Created April 25, 2008
Groups Study Group, English, just English, CHAT, GT English 7 Hackers, C Pod peeps, RCMS general group, RCMS7, RCMS B/C Pod General, The Phoenix's Knowledgeable Notebook
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  1. onomatopoeia → the use of words that sound like the sounds they describe - 3 misses
  2. Ballads → a song or songlike poem that tells a story, often dealing with adventure or romance. usually have rhyming lines with a strong, musical rhythm. are divided into stanzas, or groups of four or six lines. - 3 misses
  3. simile → a comparison of two unlike objects or ideas that use the words like, as, similar to, or seems - 2 misses
  4. hyperbole → an extreme exaggeration used for effect. It is not intended to be taken literally - 2 misses
  5. metaphor → a comparison of two unlike object or concepts implying that one object is another object - 1 miss
  6. alliteration → the repetition of initial consonant sounds - 1 miss
  7. assonance → the repetition of vowel sounds anywhere in the words - 1 miss