Poetry terms

Prose- writing or speaking in the normal or ordinary form; arranges in sent. and para.
Poetry- a piece of literature written in meter or verse
Literal- The standard meaning a of word
Figurative- departure from the standard meaning of a word to achieve some special meaning or effect.
Hyperbole- great exaggeration used to emphasize a strong feeling
Simile- a comparison of one thing with another by the use of the word
Metaphors- a figure in speech which a person, an object not using like or as while comparing something
Personification- using human aspects to a non living thing.
Rhythm- pattern of stressed and unstressed sounds in a Line of poetry
Alliteration- the repetition of constant sounds in the beginning of words to produce a noticeable effect.
Onomatopoeia- a sound word like "crush"
Imagery- the use of concrete details that appeal to the 5 senses.