This site offers a definition of onomatopoeia and two lesson plans with two activities each for teaching onomatopoeia to 9th graders.

A quite extensive glossary of poetic terms, using examples primarily from British poetry. Terms range from "abecedarian poem" to "zeugma" and very little is left out in between.

Come and check out this incredible resource from the University of Oregon. This site features links to creative-writing for poetry and fiction, as well as other teacher resources.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This Power Point presentation provides thorough definitions and examples of onomatopoeia.

This is a glossary entry for the term "Inversion" including definition and literary examples.

This is a glossary entry for the terms "Rhythm" and Rhyme" including the definition of each and literary examples of each.

Definition of paradox with example from the poetry of John Donne and links to related terms such as oxymoron and metaphysical conceit.