Simile:
comparison of two things using like or as
Metaphor
comparison of two things not using like or as
Alliteration
is the repetition of the same or very similar consonant sound (NOT a, e, i, o or u) at the beginning of words
Rhyme
when two words sound alike are placed close together in a poem
Stanza
a group of lines in a poem
Personification
when nonhuman things are given human qualities
Hyperbole
an extreme exaggeration to make a point
End Rhyme
when the rhyming occurs at the end of the lines
Internal Rhyme
means words that rhyme within a line of poetry
Rhyme Scheme
the pattern of rhyming in a poem, a different letter of the alphabet is used for each line that rhymes (Example ABAB or ABBA)
Onomatopoeia
refers to words that sound like what they are describing (Bang, smash, crash, pop)
Couplet
two lines that rhyme in a poem
Imagery
language that appeals to the five senses: sound, taste, smell, touch, sight