Poem Structure

Lines: a unit of language into which a poem is divided.

Stanza: a group of lines forming the basic unit in a poem. 

(AKA -a paragraph in a poem)

Elements of Poetry

Symbolism: Use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities, by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense.

Allusion: A brief, intentional reference to a historical, mythic, or literary person, place, event, or movement.

Extended metaphor:

is a metaphor in a literary work, such as a novel or poem, that isn't just used in one line but is extended over multiple lines or throughout the work.

*Alliteration

Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

"Moses let the motor run for a moment. "

Sometimes this alliteration adds meaning by reinforcing a sound.  

Imagery

Poets use imagery or language that appeals to the 5 senses, to help readers visualize what they read. It creates the picture in the reader’s mind.

Sight, Hear, Smell, Taste, and Touch

Figurative language communicates ideas beyond the literal meanings of words.

• A simile uses like or as to compare seemingly unlike things.

• A metaphor implies the comparison instead of directly stating it.

• Hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration.

• Poets use personification to write about an idea, an object, or an animal as if it were human.

• Onomatopoeia-  Words from a sound associated with what is named (e.g. cuckoo, boom).

• In a work of literature, tone is the attitude the writer has toward the subject. 

• When there shift, it means there is a change in tone within a poem. ​

• For example: The tone can go from positive to negative or vice versa. 

• These shifts are important to note.​

Tone and Shift

• ​Poet is the author of the poem.

• The Speaker of the poem is also the "Narrator." In poetry, we refer the narrator as the Speaker, and it can be 1st or 3rd person

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Point of View in Poetry

Repeating words, lines, or phrases; it is usually to stress the importance or to emphasize an image or message.

Repetition

Rhyme is the repetition of syllables or specific sounds.
A Rhyme Scheme is the pattern of rhyme at the end of each line or stanza, it is repeating syllables or specific sounds.

Rhyme & Rhyme Scheme