| A | B |
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| simile | a comparison of two things using the words "like" or "as" |
| metaphor | a comparison of tow things that have some quality in common. Does not use "like" or "as" |
| alliteration | repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words to add a musical quality. |
| personificatiotn | using words that usually describe humans to describe a non-human thing to help the reader visualize and feel certain emotions |
| onomotopoeia | using words whose sound suggests their meaning, like "band" and "hiss" |
| repetition | use of a sound, word, or phrase more than once to emphasize an idea |
| rhyme | repetition of sounds at the ends of words, usually at the ends of lines |
| stanza | a group of lines within a poem, like paragraphs in a story |
| theme | message about life or human nature |
| tone | how words are used to show the writer's attitude , such as humorous, serious or impatient |
| imagery | words that appeal to readers' senses, used to describe how places, characers, or events look, feel, smell, sound, and taste |
| mood | a feeling that a peom gives to readers, such as excitement, uneasiness, or suspense |
