The Language of Poetry

About The Language of Poetry

In this module, you will learn about the words that we use to write poetry. These are our learning targets:

  • You will define the Words to Know for the unit. (see column: Words to Know)
  • You will identify examples of imagery.
  • You will differentiate between figurative and literal language.
  • You will differentiate between the four types of figurative language: simile, metaphor, personification, and hyperbole.

Words to know

  • Imagery
  • Literal
  • Figurative
  • Simile
  • Metaphor
  • Personification 
  • Hyperbole

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