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rhyme
a piece of writing whose lines end in similar sounds
alliteration
Repetition of initial consonant sounds
analyze
to study or examine something in detail, in order to discover more about it
implied
suggested but not directly expressed
conflict
the main problem that needs to be resolved.
characterization
the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character
contribute
to be one of the things helping something happen
develop/development
*to bring out the possibilities of *to begin to exist or be present gradually *to create over time *to grow or cause to grow more mature, or more advanced
figurative language
Language that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling.
line breaks
Where the poet chooses to end one line and begin another.
repetition
Repeated use of sounds, words, or ideas for effect and emphasis
form
the way the poem is structured
meter
A regular pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry
idiom
A common, often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally.
hyperbole
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
personification
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
simile
A comparison using "like" or "as"
metaphor
A comparison without using like or as You are saying one thing is another
theme
underlying message or lesson of a text
explicit
directly stated
literally
actually; in fact; true in reality
imagery
the mental picture created from the poet's words and phrases to emphasize strong ideas..
