Alliteration
The repetition of the first letter
in a series of words
Onomatopoeia
Words that are actually
sounds… as in clang, buzz, and
twang.
Repetition
The repeating of a word, a
phrase, or an idea for emphasis
or for rhythmic effect
Figurative language
Not the literal meaning
Hyperbole
an exaggeration
imagery
writing that appeals to the 5
senses
Metaphor
a comparison not using "like" or
"as"
Personification
giving animals or objects human
qualities
Simile
a comparison using "like" or
"as"
Speaker/character
The person talking the poem
Structure
a pattern of lines in a poem
Theme
the main message of the poem
Stanza
A “paragraph” in a poem
Poet
The author of the poem