Poetry Final Exam Review

Sound

• In poetry, sound encompasses rhyme, rhythm, and repetition to enhance auditory appeal during recitation.

Meter

• Refers to the rhythmic structure of a poem, differing from formal repetition of stressed or unstressed syllables; it resembles natural speech.

Couplet

• A basic poetic unit consisting of two rhymed lines.

End Rhyme

• Rhyming that occurs at the terminal sounds of lines within a poem, contributing to its lyrical quality.

Imagery

• Descriptive language that engages the reader's senses, enriching their experience of the poem.

Figurative Language

• Implements creative comparisons, like similes and metaphors, to present fresh imagery and enhance descriptions.

Lines

• Fundamental units of poetry that may or may not constitute complete sentences.

Stanza

• A collection of lines in a poem, comparable to a paragraph, often introducing a new idea or theme.

Structured Form

• Poetic structure adhering to specific patterns, such as consistent syllable counts or uniform stanza lengths.

Free Verse

• A form of poetry that eschews traditional rhyme and meter, mirroring the cadence of natural speech.

Simile

• A direct comparison between two different things utilizing "like" or "as."

Metaphor

• A comparison between two unlike entities without the use of "like" or "as," creating deeper connections.

Personification

• Attributing human characteristics to non-human elements, enhancing relatability and emotional depth.

Onomatopoeia

• Words that phonetically imitate the sounds they describe, enhancing the vividness of the imagery.

Speaker

• The narrative voice in a poem, which can either be the poet or a distinct character.

Poet

• The creator of the poem, responsible for the work's thematic and stylistic elements.

Hyperbole

• Deliberate exaggeration used for emphasis or comedic effect, often enhancing the poetic impact.

Mood

• The emotional landscape created by a poem, shaped by choice of words and imagery, influencing reader's feelings.

Assonance

• The occurrence of similar vowel sounds clustered within multiple words, contributing to the poem's musicality.

Consonance

• The repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity within a poem, adding to its rhythmic quality.

Rhyme Examples

• "That was a piece of cake," is categorized as a metaphor.
• "I could eat a horse," exemplifies hyperbole.
• "She was as happy as a clam," serves as a simile.
• "The door groaned in protest," illustrates personification.
• "Sarah, Sarah, sitting in a Chevrolet," showcases consonance.
• "Crash! BAM! Thud!" represents onomatopoeia.
• "Roses are red, violets are blue..." is a classic example of rhyme.

Rhythm

• Defined by alternating accented and unaccented syllables, foundational to the musicality of poetry.

Repetition

• The recurrence of specific words or lines in a poem, employed to create emphasis and enhance thematic elements.