5th Hour Poetry Terms

Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used in poetry to create rhythm and musicality.

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as' to highlight a particular quality.

Rhythm in poetry refers to the pattern of sounds and beats created by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables.

Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, often used for emphasis or effect.

An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, often culturally specific.

Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity within a sentence or phrase, contributing to the overall sound and rhythm.

Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities or objects.

Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures for the reader.

A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

The theme of a poem is the underlying message or central idea that the poet conveys through their work.