Poetry Revision Notes PDF

Metaphor: A figure of speech that compares two unlike things by saying one is the other (e.g., \"Time is a thief\" Simile: A comparison between two things using \"like\" or \"as\" (e.g., \"as brave as a lion\"). Personification: Giving human qualities to non-human things or abstract concepts (e.g....

Metaphor: A figure of speech that compares two unlike things by saying one is the other (e.g., \"Time is a thief\" Simile: A comparison between two things using \"like\" or \"as\" (e.g., \"as brave as a lion\"). Personification: Giving human qualities to non-human things or abstract concepts (e.g., \"The wind whispered\"). Hyperbole: An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally (e.g., \"I have a ton of homework\"). Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate sounds (e.g., \"buzz,\" \"clang,\" \"sizzle\"). Rhyme: The repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often at the end of lines in poems (e.g., \"cat\" and \"hat\"). Alliteration: The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close proximity (e.g., \"She sells seashells\"). Assonance: The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words (e.g., \"The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain\"). Analogy: A comparison between two things to explain or clarify an idea (e.g., \"A sword is to a warrior as a pen is to a writer\"). Rhythm: The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in speech or writing, especially in poetry. Rhyming Scheme: The pattern of rhyme at the end of each line of a poem, typically marked with letters (e.g., ABAB, AABB). Contrast: The arrangement of opposites or differences between two elements to highlight their distinctive qualities. Juxta Position: Placing two or more elements side by side for the purpose of comparison or contrast. Possessive Pronouns: Pronouns that show ownership (e.g., \"my,\" \"your,\" \"his,\" \"her,\" \"its,\" \"our,\" \"their\"). Imagery: Descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating a vivid mental picture (e.g., \"The golden sun dipped below the horizon\"). Repetition: The intentional reuse of words, phrases, or sounds for emphasis or effect. Consonance: The repetition of consonant sounds, typically at the end or middle of words (e.g., \"The lumpy, bumpy road\"). Pun: A play on words that exploits multiple meanings or similar sounds for humorous effect (e.g., \"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana\"). **[FOR ANALYSIS:]** Tone: The author\'s attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through their writing style (e.g., sarcastic, serious, joyful). Mood: The emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, evoking feelings in the reader (e.g., melancholic, tense, hopeful). Language that influences: The use of specific words or phrases that shape the tone, mood, or meaning of a text. This includes diction (word choice), syntax (sentence structure), and figurative language. Symbolism: The use of symbols (objects, characters, or events) to represent deeper meanings or abstract ideas beyond their literal interpretation.