Poetry Vocabulary

Voice that speaks to the reader (not to be confused with the poet or author)

Poetry that does not rhyme.

Makes a direct comparison between two unlike things using the words like, as, or than.

Words with the same first sound occurring closely together in a sentence.

A paragraph in a poem.

An object that represents an idea or concept.

A word that sounds like the noise it makes.

Repeating the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clear or to add emphasis to an idea.

The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem.

Extreme exaggeration.

A Japanese poem of five lines, the first and third composed of five syllables and the rest of seven.

A reference to a historical or literary person, place, or event.

Poetry that is about the speaker's feelings and thoughts. Usually focuses on images, feelings, thoughts, and mood.

Using language that appeals to the 5 senses to create an image in the reader's mind.

Poetry that tells a story with characters, plot, setting, conflict, and outcome. Some may have dialogue.

A humorous five line poem that uses an AABBA rhyme scheme.

Japanese Poem: it has five syllables in line one, seven syllables in line two, and five syllables in line three.

Giving human-like qualities to something that is non-human.

A poem whose meaning is conveyed through its shape.

Extreme exaggeration for effect and not meant to be taken literally.

A figure of speech in which opposites are combined; a short paradox.

Makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using the words like, as, or than.

A complete and detailed analysis of a work of literature, often word-by-word and line-by-line.

A form of poetry with no structure. It is the natural flow of speech. Often appears as a regular paragraph.

When you take a written piece of text and remove words, in order to come up with your very own poetry.

A common expression or figure of speech that is not literal in meaning.