Simile
Comparison between two things using like or as
Metaphor
Comparison between two things saying one thing is another thing
Personification
Giving non-human things human characteristics
Alliteration
Repetition of consonant sounds
Assonance
Repetition of vowel sounds
Onomatopoeia
Words that imitate sounds of people, objects, animals, and actions
Rhyme
Recurrence of a word, phrase, or line
Repetition
Repetition of sound
Haiku
A 3-line poem with a set number of syllables per line (5-7-5)
Cinquain
A 5-line poem with a set number of syllables and a specific part of speech per line (2-4-6-8-2)
Limerick
A poem that has a specific rhyme scheme and rhythm (AABBA). It starts by introducing a character and is usually funny and lighthearted.
Shakespearean Sonnet
A 14-line poem that has a specific rhyme scheme.
Free Verse
A poem that has no set rhyme or rhythm.
It tends to follow the natural patterns of speech.
Slam Poetry
Spoken poetry that combines elements of poetry, theatre, performance, and storytelling
Found Poem
Taking words and phrases from other sources and reframing them as poetry by making changes in spacing and lines, or by adding or deleting text
Lyric
Traditionally meant to be sung; an expression of the thoughts and feelings of the poet
Poem
Imaginative expressions of thought and feeling
Poet
People who write poems by choosing and arranging language for its meaning, sound, and rhythm
Visual Device
A poetic device that uses images
Sound Device
A poetic device that uses sound
Thanksgiving
A holiday happening today in the U.S.