| A | B |
|---|
| Simile | Comparing two unlike things using the word like or as |
| Metaphor | Comparing one thing to another by saying that one thing is another thing |
| Personification | Giving something human qualities |
| Hyperbole | Big exaggeration to emphasize meaning |
| Imagery | Language that appeals to the senses |
| Alliteration | Two or more words which have the same initial sound |
| Onomatopoeia | Words that sound like their meaning. Examples are buzz and moo |
| Mood | The feeling a poem creates for the reader |
| Tone | The attitude the poet takes toward his/her subject |
| Idiom | An expression with special meaning |
