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Poetry Terms

Poetry Terms

The aim of this lecture is to present on Poetry Terms. Some Poetry Terms are: Lyric Poetry: a small poem that displays the thoughts and feelings of the poet. Myth: a traditional poem that tells a historic story or a popular belief; often deals with heroes, the supernatural, or ancestors. Rhythm: a patterned flow of sound. Epithet: descriptive term used to characterize a person or a thing. Imagery: Word or group of words which appeal to one or more of the senses: sight, taste, touch, hearing, and smell.