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syllable

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means that each line of a poem has certain number of syllables.

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line

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a line is a unit of language into a poem or play is divided which operated on a principles which are distinct from and not necessarily coincident.

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stanza

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a stanza is a group of lines that form the basic unit in poem.

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rhyme scheme

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is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem or a song. It is usually referred to by using letters to indicate which lines rhyme.

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rhythm

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is a very critical component of well-written poems.

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rhyme

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is a repetition of similar words occurring at the end of lines and poems.

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imagery

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is a poem that sparks off the senses. like elements of an image or picture

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simile

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is an easy way to compare two things without a lot of explanation.

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metaphor

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a poem that does not use like or as

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couplet

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is a pair of successive lines of meter in poetry

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meter

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is a unit of rythme in poetry the pattern of beats

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tone/mood

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the feeling created by the poet for the reader. Tone is the feeling displayed by the author toward the subject

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ballad

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a poem or song narrating a story in short stanzas.

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haiku

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an unrhymed verse form of Japanese origin having 3 lines containing syllable of 5-7-5. Usually relating to nature

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limericks

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a humorous verse of three long and two short lone with the rhythm scene “AABBA

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acrostic poetry

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a poem where certain letters is each line spells out a word or a phrase.