Poetic Terms (what we need to know to understand what Ms. P is talking about)

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Poetic Terms (what we need to know to understand what Ms. P is talking about)

Denotation vs. Connotation  Denotation is the literal meaning of a word.  Connotation is the implied or suggested meaning of a word

Denotation vs. Connotation (Using the word “Hot”)  Denotation “Hot” - having a high degree of heat or a high temperature

Denotation of “HOT”

Denotation vs. Connotation (Using the word “Hot”)  Connotation “Hot”  Sexy  good looking  Attracts the attention Dress choice, and general vibe

Connotation of “HOT”

Literal Meaning limited to the simplest, ordinary, most obvious meaning

Figurative Meaning  – associative or connotative meaning; representational

Literal Meaning vs. Figurative Meaning  When someone says “I mean that literally.” They mean “exactly” -- just the facts!  A figurative meaning is far more interesting. It is imaginative, and conveys not just the facts, but an idea. (Think connotation!)

Literal Meaning vs. Figurative Meaning  Literal Meaning He is a “couch potato” literally means  Figurative meaning He is a “couch potato” figuratively means

What does this really mean?

Rhyme Scheme  is a pattern of end rhymes  Free verse has no set meter or rhyme scheme

Paraphrase  To reword the meaning of the writer (something written or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity

Attitude  The author’s tone that is revealed through the use of diction

Shift to move from one place, position, Idea, opinion, to another.

Diction Diction - a style of speaking or writing determined by the choice of words by a speaker or a writer.

Diction Proper diction or proper choice of words is important to get the message across. On the contrary, the wrong choice of words can easily divert listeners or readers which results in misinterpretation of the message intended to be conveyed.

Symbolism

Imagery  descriptive language poets use to create word pictures or images

Metaphor & Simile

Alliteration  Alliteration uses the same beginning word sounds over and over, like a tongue twister. My beautiful bubbles burst and then, I simply blow some more again. The setting sun slipped slowly down, Making room for the milky moon.

Assonance the repetition of the vowel sounds in the nearby words  We light fire on the mountain.  I feel depressed and restless.  Go and mow the lawn.  Johnny went here and there and everywhere.  The engineer held the steering to steer the vehicle.

Consonance the repetition of consonants within nearby words in which the separating vowels differ  Spelled and scald  Sent and went  Dawn goes down  Laughed and deft  Cheer and beer  Strong and swing  Far and jar  Hard and ward  Borrow and sorrow  Litter and batter  Slither and slather  Pitter-patter

Mood  The feeling a reader gets from a piece of literature (happy, sad)