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

An example of a stanza is verses in songs.

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A single row of words in a poem.

Continuing the theme of songs, a lyric is a great example of a line.

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The pattern of end rhymes in a poem (e.g., ABAB).

A great example of these are nursery rhymes.

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Repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of nearby words.
An example of this is tongue twisters. ex: how much wood could a wood chuck chuck if a wood chuck could chuck wood?

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Repetition of vowel sounds within words.
Ex: Stamping and slamming while handling stamps.

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

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

WA-POWWW

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

The music in songs is an example

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A comparison using "like" or "as."

as sly as a fox

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A direct comparison between two unlike things.
A girl born to fly but with clipped wings.

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Giving human characteristics to non-human things.

The waves trembled in fear at the sound of thunder nearby.

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Deliberate exaggeration for effect.

you took a million years to finish that test.

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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The speaker’s attitude toward the subject.

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The emotional atmosphere created by the poem.

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The central message or insight revealed in a poem.

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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The poet’s word choice.

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The narrative voice in the poem (not always the poet).

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

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Placing two elements side by side for contrast.

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A statement that appears contradictory but reveals a truth.

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