Glossary Terms Simile-compares two distinct things, but it does so using a word or phrase of comprehension such as like, such

,as, than or resembles. Metaphor-a metaphor directly compares two very different things Alliteration-alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds in several words that are close together Hyperbole-a hyperbole is the use of exaggeration as a figure of speech. It is used to evoke strong feelings or create a strong impression but is not meant to be taken literally. Onomatopoeia-onomatopoeia refers to the use of words with sounds that imitate or suggest their meaning. These words help poets bring sound and sense together. Imagery-imagery is a language that evokes sensations of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. Lyric Poetry-a type of poetry that expresses personal and emotional feelings. It does not have to rhyme, and it does not have to be set to music or a beat. Narrative Poetry-a type of poetry that has a plot. The poems that make up this genre may be short or long, and the story it relates to may be simple or complex. Rhyme Scheme- Rhyme scheme is the pattern in which sounds in the lines of poetry end. Each new sound in a poem is assigned a different letter. If a sound repeats, it is assigned the same letter as the line in which the same sound appeared. Then you put all the letters together to make a rhyme scheme. Internal Rhyme-internal rhyme occurs when two or more words rhyme in a line of poetry. Slant rhyme- rhyme in which either the vowel or the consonants of stressed syllables are identical as in eyes, light and years, yours.