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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by space.

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Another example of a stanza is a script of any sort. There are units of action that occur in one location and time, often with a clear beginning and end.

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A line is a single row of words in a poem.

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Individual phrases or sentences within a song's lyrics can be considered lines that can be an example of a line.

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A rhyme scheme is the pattern of end rhymes in a poem.

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Although, there are many different types of rhyme schemes. There are internal rhymes, slant rhymes, eye rhymes, and identical rhymes.

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Repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of nearby words.

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Another example of alliteration is "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."

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Repetition of vowel sounds within words.

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Examples of Assonance are

"Chips and dips"

"A rolling stone gathers no moss"

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Repetition of consonant sounds, especially at the end of words.

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Examples include "Easy peasy lemon squeezy" (the repeated "-sy" sound) or "Her big swing is gone" (the repeated "g" sound).

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Words that imitate sounds (e.g., buzz, hiss)

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BANG!

BOOM!

BARK

CLAP

SPLASH

All sounds of onomatopoeia.

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The rhythmical pattern of a poem, determined by the number and type of stresses or beats.

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Examples are iambic pentameter (Shakespeare's Sonnet 18) and trochaic octameter (Edgar Allan Poe's line from "The Raven").

"Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?" (Shakespeare's Sonnet 18).

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An example is "He ran as fast as the wind," comparing his speed to the wind's speed.

Another example is "Her eyes sparkled like diamonds," comparing the sparkle of her eyes to that of diamonds.

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A direct comparison between two unlike things

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An example is "The world is a stage,"

"She has a heart of gold,"

"Life is a roller coaster."

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Giving human characteristics to non-human things

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The sun smiled down on us.

The leaves danced in the wind.

The moon smiled down on the earth.

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I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

I've told you a million times.

It's raining cats and dogs.

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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Dove: Often symbolizes peace, hope, or purity.

Crown: Symbolizes power or royalty.

Rose: Often associated with love, romance, and beauty.

Sun: Can symbolize life, power, or the good.

Fire: Often represents anger, destruction, or passion.

The American Flag: Represents the nation, its values, and its history.

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The speaker’s attitude toward the subject.

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Formal

Joy

Amused

Passionate

Humorous

Serious

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The emotional atmosphere created by the poem.

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Anxiety

Angry

Scared

Depression

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 The central message or insight revealed in a poem.

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Survival

Love

Evil

Death

Friendship

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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The sun, a blazing ball of fire, sank below the horizon.

Her laughter, like tinkling bells, filled the room.

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Examples of diction include using formal language in academic writing or informal language in a personal letter.

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Someone who gives a public speech

A person who represents or speaks for others

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often used for effect.

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Example: Saying, "What lovely weather!" during a rainstorm.

Example: Saying, "I'm so excited for this five-hour meeting," while dreading it.

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 Placing two elements side by side for contrast.

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Tale of Two Cities: The opening line "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" juxtaposes contrasting periods to highlight societal upheaval.

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A statement that appears contradictory but reveals a truth

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"The Liar's Paradox

"This statement is false." If true, it must be false, and if false, it must be true.

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 A reference to another work of literature, person, or event.

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"He's a real Romeo." (Alluding to the romantic hero from Shakespeare's play).

"She's a total Scrooge." (Alluding to the miserly character from Dickens' A Christmas Carol).