An expression of ideas or feeling in words, usually having a form, rhythm, and rhyme.

Two or more lines that end with rhyming words.

A humorous poem that has five lines, an “aabba” rhyming pattern, and a specific rhythm.

A long poem written about a famous person or event

A poem that has three lines and a total of 17 syllables, often distributed in a specific 5-7-5 pattern.

A poem that has five lines and a total of 22 syllables, distributed in a specific 2-4-6-8-2 pattern.

A poem that is shaped like a diamond, and the words describe opposite ideas.

A poem with 14 lines and a specific rhyming and rhythm pattern.

A group of related lines in a poem.

The repetition of the same beginning sound, usually a consonant, in a phrase or line of poetry. (tongue twisters) Ex. Peter Piper pecked a pick of pickled peppers.

The comparison of two things that are not really alike by using the words like or as. Ex. He soared like an eagle.

The comparison of two things in which one is said to be another. Ex. She is a night owl.

A sound device in which a word makes the sound. Ex. Crash, bang, click.

The author’s use of description and words to create pictures in the reader’s mind.

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