The reflection of a writer’s attitude, manner, mood, and moral outlook in his work; even, perhaps, the way his personality pervades the work.

The central idea of a work, which may be stated directly or indirectly.

A group of lines of verse. Can be of any number, but usually between 4 and 12. Symbolism An object, animate or inanimate, which represents or stands for else.

A 14 line poem, with one of a few specific rhyme schemes, usually in iambic pentameter.

A figure of speech in which one thing is likened to another. Uses “like”, or “as” to do so.

The rhyming pattern in a poem, such as ABAB CDCD, etc.

The attribution of human qualities to inanimate objects.

The formation and use of words to imitate sounds. Dong, crackle, moo, pop, whiz, whoosh, zoom.

A figure or speech in which one thing is described in terms of another.

The use of language to represent objects, actions, feelings, thoughts, ideas, ideas, states of mind, and any sensory or extra sensory experience.

A figure of speech that contains an exaggeration for emphasis.

Word choice, intentional in style and meaning

The repetition of identical consonant sounds. Slip slop; creak croak

The repetition of similar vowel sounds, usually close together. All day the wind breathes low with mellower tone.

An implicit reference to another work of literature or art, to a person or an event. An appeal to a reader to share some experience with the writer.

A device in which constants, especially at the beginning of words, or stressed syllables, are repeated.

The tree groaned and The wind whispered are examples of which poetry term?

She picked purple peppers and I saw five fish fly past are examples of which poetry term?

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