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Handout
University of Victoria (Canada)

The U Vic Writer's Guide: Literary Term: Stanza

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a short explanation of the poetic stanza. Also defines Verse paragraphs. Unfortunately, no examples are given, but there are a few links to related terms.
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PPT
TES Global

Tes: Onomatopoeia: Poetic Devices Activity

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This Power Point presentation provides thorough definitions and examples of onomatopoeia.
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Handout
Other

Erin Marie's Poetry Palace: How to Talk About a Poem

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An explanation for how to discuss a poem by referring to the poem's meaning and how it is constructed. Includes definitions of terms used when discussing poetry.
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Article
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Shakespeare:couplet

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a small section of a much larger article on Shakespeare and the Globe Theater that discusses the use of couplets in poetry. Some different types of couplets are discussed (formal or closed, run-on or enjambment, alexandrine,...
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Handout
Rutgers University

Rutgers University: Glossary of Literary and Rhetorical Terms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a glossary of literary and rhetorical terms in alphabetical order by Jack Lynch, Rutgers University. Click the desired link to find the definition.