Poetic Devices –Rhymes - SS1 Literature Lesson Note

Rhyme:
Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds at the end of words. It adds musicality to a poem and can help emphasize certain words or ideas. For example, in "Roses are red, violets are blue," "red" and "blue" rhyme.

Rhythm:
Rhythm is the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a poem. It creates a musical flow, like a beat in music. Different rhythms can create different tones in a poem, ranging from fast and exciting to slow and reflective.

Stanza:
A stanza is a group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose. It's often used to separate different ideas or create a visual structure in the poem. Stanzas can have various numbers of lines, and the arrangement varies based on the poem's form.

Metre:
Metre refers to the rhythmic pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry. It's like the heartbeat of a poem. Common metres include iambic pentameter (five pairs of unstressed/stressed syllables) and trochaic tetrameter (four pairs of stressed/unstressed syllables).

Poetic License
Poetic license is the freedom that poets have to bend or break conventional rules of language for creative effect. It allows poets to create unique expressions, like using uncommon words or rearranging grammar. It's like an artist's creative choice in painting.

Poetic Personae:
Poetic personae are the voices or personas that poets adopt when writing. They can be fictional characters, real people, or even an altered version of the poet. These voices allow poets to express emotions and ideas from different perspectives.