Slant Rhyme-Rhyme that involves the final consonants of two words but is imperfect (ex: I was ill and stayed in my shell.) Paradox: a statement that contradicts itself (Wise fool, I am nobody) Alliteration: The repetition of one initial sound, usually a consonant, in more than one word. (gray, geese, and grazing weak and weary) End rhyme: occur at the ends of lines of poetry. It is the most common type of rhyme. (Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are)

Unit 2 Vocabulary Blank Verse- a poem in unrhymed iambic pentameter (pg 262) Ode- generally a poem that celebrates something or someone Lyric Poem- generally a poem that expresses emotions Ballad- a poem that tells a story within strict meter and can be sung or set to music. Catalogue: When you list objects, people, etc.

Unit 2 Vocabulary Limerick-a silly rhyming poem (ex: I see London; I see France . . .) Assonance- repetition of vowel sounds (ex: the silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain) Consonance- repetition of consonant sounds and not just at the beginning like alliteration (ex: It is met with the pitter patter of little feet) Free form- a poem with no rules in regard to rhythm or rhyme