compares 2 things using like/as.

compares 2 things without as/ like

inanimate objects having human weep qualities.

uses exaggeration words

words that sound as how it is read

going beyond its literal meaning

uses objects,colors,elements, to represent an idea

it reffers to the emotion of the author

atmosphere/feelings

repetition of initial sound

words that have similar sounds ending

affixes attached to the beginning of a root word

affixes that is attached to the end of a root word

are pairs of prefixes and suffixes always used together

this are hints or pieces of information within the poem that help the readers understand the meaning of difficult words or phrases

it sometimes provide a definition for a difficult word right in the next line or within the same line

might use a word that means the same thing as the difficult word ti help explain it

opposite word or phrases is used to show difficult words meaning by contrast

gives examples that helps explain the difficult words

it explain the difficult words in more detail within the surrounding lines

are a special type of affix that comes in the middle of a word

expresses personal emotion,thoughts,and often ftom the perspective of a single speaker

it is the oldest form of poetry,and one of the oldest forms of literature

it is written in verse and meant to be recited in public or acted out