Elements of Poetry

2. — A single row of words in a poem or text; like one sentence but usually shorter.
3. — A group of lines in a poem that form a section, like a paragraph in poetry.
4. — When two or more words end with the same sound (for example, cat and hat).
6. Scheme — The pattern of rhymes at the end of lines in a poem, shown with letters (like ABAB).
7. — A comparison using the words “like” or “as” (for example, “as brave as a lion”).
9. — When several words close together start with the same sound (for example, “big blue ball”).
11. — Giving human qualities or actions to something that is not human (for example, “the wind whispered”).
12. — When an object, person, or place stands for something bigger than itself (for example, a heart can stand for love).

1. — A direct comparison that says something is something else to show an idea (for example, “time is a thief”).
5. — When words, phrases, or sounds are used more than once to make a point or create rhythm.
8. Break — The place where a line of poetry ends and the next line starts.
10. — The beat or flow of words in a poem that makes it sound steady or musical.
13. — Words that create pictures in your mind by using details about sight, sound, smell, touch, or taste.