* Speaker: The speaker of a lyric poem is usually a single, individual voice who is expressing their personal thoughts and feelings. The speaker may be the poet themselves, or they may be a fictional character.
* Subject: The subject of a lyric poem is usually the speaker's own personal experiences or emotions. This could include anything from love and loss to joy and sorrow to nature and the world around them.
* Tone: The tone of a lyric poem is the speaker's attitude towards the subject. This could be anything from serious and somber to light and humorous.
* Imagery: Lyric poems often use imagery to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind. This could include similes, metaphors, and personification.
* Figurative language: Lyric poems often use figurative language to create a more vivid and memorable image. This could include hyperbole, understatement, and irony.
* Rhythm: Lyric poems often have a regular rhythm, or meter. This could be anything from a simple ballad meter to a more complex free verse.
* Rhyme: Lyric poems often use rhyme to create a more pleasing sound. This could be anything from a simple ABAB rhyme scheme to a more complex terza rima.
Other elements of lyric poetry:
* Alliteration: The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a line of poetry.
* Assonance: The repetition of the same vowel sound in a line of poetry.
* Consonance: The repetition of the same consonant sound in a line of poetry.
* Euphony: The pleasing sound of words and phrases in a line of poetry.
* Cacophony: The harsh sound of words and phrases in a line of poetry.