Meter: The regular pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a poem.
Rhyme: The repetition of similar sounds at the end of words.
Assonance: The repetition of vowel sounds within words.
Consonance: The repetition of consonant sounds within words.
Alliteration: The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
Figurative language: Words and phrases that are used in a non-literal way to create a vivid image or effect.
Imagery: The use of words to create a picture in the reader's mind.
Symbolism: The use of objects, images, or actions to represent something else.
Metaphor: A comparison between two unlike things without using the words "like" or "as."
Simile: A comparison between two unlike things using the words "like" or "as."
Personification: Giving human qualities to an animal, object, or idea.
Hyperbole: An exaggeration.
Understatement: A deliberate understatement of the truth.
Irony: A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.
Tone: The author's attitude toward the subject of the poem.
Mood: The emotional atmosphere created by the poem.
Theme: The central idea or message of the poem.