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Elements of Poetry

Sound - is a special tool the poet can use to create effects in the poem to convey and reinforce meaning through sound. The four most common sound devices are repetition, rhyme, alliteration, and assonance. 



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Elements of Poetry

Figurative Language - is to elicit emotion, help readers form mental images and draw readers into the work. These are the simile, metaphor, personification, and more. 

What is Poetry?

Poetry is a form of artistic expression using rhythmic and imaginative language to convey emotions, ideas, or stories in a condensed and often metaphorical way.

Elements of Poetry

Imagery - writers use imagery to build a specific sensory experience for readers to imagine and relate to. The types of imagery include visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, and kinesthetic.