Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Poetry Terms

Sound Devices

Rhyme- Using the same vowels and consonant sound at the end of two words
Repetition- Using the same word or phrase more than once
Alliteration- Using the same consonant at the beginning of words

Devices

Symbols- Is an object,person, or idea that stands for something
Imagery- Is descriptive detail that appeals to the senses
Figurative Language- Is a writing or speech that is not meant to be taken literally

Forms & Purpose

Narrative- Tells a story
Ballad- A poem that tells a story in a serious tone
Lyric Poem- A form of poetry with rhyming

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