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poetry terms examples
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English
9th Grade
06/02/2011

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Term
Alliteration
Definition
Sweet smell of success, A dime a dozen, Bigger and better.
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Onomatopoeia
Definition
Buzz, Thump, Pop.
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Metaphor
Definition
Bill is a pig, what an angel you are, the ball hit him in the melon.
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simile
Definition
He screamed like an Elephant, the car is as quiet as a Gerbil.
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personification
Definition
The Trees whispered softly int he breeze, My alarm clock hollered at me.
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repetition
Definition
You will Never,ever,ever be my Friend
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Oxymoron
Definition
Jumbo Shrimp, Serious Comedian, Bitter Sweet, Silent Scream.
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Paradox
Definition
The light showed us his dark mood, Her stomach was full of Hunger, We can be together if we are apart.
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Apostrophe
Definition
O Lottery, When will i win your jackpot; Wind take me from this place.
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Hyperbole
Definition
My feet are KILLING me, I died after i finished the run.
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