Onomatopeia

An onomatopeia is a select group of words that are used to describe the sound of something.

The Viking is dancing so hard, every move he makes a boom sound.

Onomatopeias are used to let the reader know exactly how something sounds when something falls, breaks, or anything else.

Personification

When a writer uses personification, they're trying to put human traits into an inanimate object, such as a rock.

Trees have feelings too.

Personification is used in poetry to make any everyday object a character.

Imagery

Imagery is when the writer tries to describe an action or feeling with the five senses;Taste,smell,hearing,feeling, and seeing.

I could feel the smooth and dry feel of the turtle's shell.

Imagery makes the reader get into the poem, relating it to their own experiences.

Simile

A similie is when you compare two things using the words "like" or "as"

"It's hard as nails."

Similes are useful in poetry because they make the poem come to life.

Symbol

A symbol is used in a poem to convey the message to the reader.

A heart can be used as a sign of affection, and a rainbow can make something Fabulous.

Symbols are very important in poetry because they show the main idea easier if the reader doesn't see it in the text.

"It's pimpin', Pimp"

Couplet

A couplet is a group of two lines in a verse that rhyme.

When you try not to disturb the peace.
Don't yell "Screw the police"

Couplets make poems alot more fun to read.When you write a poem in couplets, it makes it easier for people to read.

Stanza

A stanza is a group of lines in a poem that are seperated by space.


When an old man slows down your pace

Slap that decrepit sloth in the face.


Stanzas are an important tool when you are reading or writing poetry, it can be used to seperate ideas or actions in your poem. When you make a poem with stanzas, it generally makes the whole poem look better.