The use of descriptive words and phrases to create pictures in the reader’s head
Imagery
The repeated use of words that share the same beginning sound.
“branches full of bright blue blossoms.
Alliteration
Is a comparison of two things without using like or as
“Jack was a walking encyclopedia”
Metaphor
Is a phrase or expression that has a different from the meaning of the individual words.
Idiom
A message about life or human nature that the author wants the reader to understand.
Theme
Acquaint Poetry
The topic is placed vertically
Words are chosen for each letter describing the topic
Nouns and adjectives can be added
Acrostic Poetry