Poetry- Poetic Devices

Common Core State Standards.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy. RL.4: Analyze how a particular
sentence, chapter, scene, or
stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and
contributes to the development of the theme, setting,
or plot.

Learning Objectives

Recognize some
of the poetic
devices.

What is a poetic device

• A poetic device is a special literary tool that shapes words, sounds, and phrases to convey meaning.

Poetic devices empower speakers and writers toenhance the literal meaning of words by drawing attention to the sound, form, and function of words.