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figurative language: compare two things without using the words like or as
metaphor
type of poetry with 10 syllables per line; pattern of unstressed, stressed
iambic pentameter
identified by number of syllables in a line of poetry; pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
meter
poem with no set meter or rhyme scheme
free verse
repetition of similar sounds; often found at the end of lines of poetry
rhyme
rhyming pattern in a poem
rhyme scheme
a short saying that states a very general truth or piece of advice
proverb
a subtle, intentional reference to a historical, mythic, or literary person, place, event, or movement
allusion
a situation that appears to be contradictory and absurd but contains some measure of truth
paradox
a play on words usually when a single word with more than one meaning is used humorously to exploit both meanings
pun
a combination of two words that appear to contradict each other
oxymoron
when two things are placed close together to create a contrasting effect
juxtaposition
descriptive language that invokes any of the five senses to create a set of mental images for the reader
imagery
the message or idea that an author expresses in a poem about the subject
theme
the feeling(s) and atmosphere that a piece of writing creates within the reader
mood
the attitude of the speaker or author as interpreted by the reader
tone
an object or action that stands for something beyond itself
symbol
a specific line or lines that are repeated in a poem
refrain
a set or group of three lines of verse rhyming together or connected by rhyme
tercet
a poem or stanza, also known as a quintain or quintet, composed of five lines
cinquain
two successive lines of poetry, often rhymed
couplet
a four-line stanza or grouping of four lines of verse
quatrain
a grouping of lines that form a unit in a poem; similar to a paragraph in written text
stanza
a unit in poetry that consists of any words arranged in one row; not always a sentence
line
the voice behind the poem; the character or narrator saying the poem
speaker
a piece of writing that conveys a message through language and often relates to culture, art, nature, or life; emphasizes language's musical qualities
poem
written or spoken language in its everyday form; everyday language
prose
written or spoken language written with meaning, sound, rhythm to stir a reader’s imagination or emotions
poetry
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