Life Changing Moments Key Terms

Learn key literary terms for poetry and narrative, like metaphor and stanza, with this definition matching worksheet!

Key Terms Match the terms on the left with the correct definition on the right. Figurative Language Phrasing that goes beyond the literal meaning of words to convey a message Examples: metaphor, simile, symbolism, personification, hyperbole Line Break In a poem, the end of one line and the start of the next Memoir An author's narrative about their own personal experiences Metaphor A direct comparison between two things to suggest a likeness Example: “Juliet is the sun.” — William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet Point of View A person or character’s perspective on a topic Speaker The narrator of a poem Stanza In a poem, a group of lines that are set off from other groups by a space Stanza Break In a poem, the end of one stanza and the start of the next Symbolism When a word or object is used as a symbol to represent something else Example: A four-leaf clover symbolizes good luck.