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Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Poetry
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides an introduction to poetry terms, examples, and web links.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Using Specific Detail
[Free Registration/Login Required] This elementary flipchart promotes creative writing using supportive details. Students will explore examples from literature and consider ways to improve their writing.
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Hoocher: Figures of Speech
A list of figures of speech and their definitions with examples from literature.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: Glossary of Literary and Rhetorical Terms: Synecdoche
Brief definition with links to information on related literary terms and examples.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is Figurative Language?
Figurative language adds a splash of color to your otherwise boring writing. This article defines figurative language and provides examples of the different types.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Literary Nonfiction
[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, you will learn how to analyze literary nonfiction, especially speeches, by making inferences and drawing conclusions based on evidence in the text. The...
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: Have You Got a Brook in Your Litte Heart?
A poem from Emily Dickinson, "Have You Got a Brook in Your Litte Heart?", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Bobby Allen and can access a printable version of this piece.
Vocabulary Spelling City
Spelling City: Figurative Language
This website focuses on figurative language: hyperbole, simile, metaphor, personification, and idioms. It provides lists of examples for each based on three educational levels: elementary, middle school, and high school.
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: How to Change a Frog Into a Prince
In this poem, the author uses the "Frog and Prince" allusion to send a message about raising boys to turn into wonderful men.
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