Poetry

It is a word or expression that is not meant to be read literally.

It is the use of a word or phrase, such as “hiss” or “buzz” that imitates or suggests the sound of what it describes.

Poetry uses few words to convey meanings.

Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

If the poem does not have a rhyme scheme it is considered to be a free verse poem.

It is the repetition of vowel sounds within a line of poetry.

The pattern of end rhymes that may be designated by assigning a different letter of the alphabet to each new rhyme.

"You're as cold as ice." This is an example of Simile.

External rhyme occurs within a line of poetry.

These are specific techniques that allow a writer to convey a deeper meaning that goes beyond what's on the page.