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Task 1- Poetic Terms

During this task you will explore and define some poetic terms that will help you later in analyzing poetry.  Thus, you need to make sure that you understand the definition and application of each term.  For each of the words listed below you need to define the term and provide a short example (only the words with asterix need examples) that exemplifies this term.  Use the attached word document to define and provide examples for the words.  Remember that this will be part of your final portfolio.  Use the websites attached below to help you define the terms and find examples. 

Define each of the following terms:

  • denotation
  • connotation
  • metaphor*
  • personification*
  • apostrophe*
  • symbol*
  • allegory*
  • hyperbole*
  • similie*
  • understatement*
  • irony*
  • allusion*
  • alliteration*
  • assonance*
  • consonance*
  • rhythm
  • foot
  • stressed syllable
  • couplet*
  • stanza
  • conceit*
  • cacophony*
  • euphony*
  • onomatopoeia*
  • ballad
  • blank verse
  • free verse
  • lyric
  • ode
  • Shakespearean sonnet

 

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  1. Poetry Terms Worksheet Poetry Terms Worksheet
    Use this worksheet to complete Task #1.
Author: Lonica Rowley
Last modified: 5/14/2007 8:35 AM (EST)