could someone please give me site for poetic terms like metaphor, simile, ones that have definitions and give examples from authors. like really easy to understand site.
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072405228/student_view0/poetic_glossary.html
http://www.poetsgraves.co.uk/glossary_of_poetic_terms.htm
http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_terms/
Here are 3. The first one is the easiest to use. The other two have more complete definitions and examples.
http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/lit_terms/
http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/lit_terms_A.html
http://www.uncp.edu/home/canada/work/allam/general/glossary.htm
thank you very much ms. sue and writeacher :)
Certainly! One excellent website that provides easy-to-understand definitions and examples of poetic terms is literarydevices.net. It is a comprehensive resource for various literary devices, including metaphors, similes, and many others. Here's how you can navigate to the specific terms you're interested in:
1. Open your web browser and visit www.literarydevices.net.
2. On the homepage, you'll find a search bar at the top right corner. Type in the poetic term you want to learn about, such as "metaphor" or "simile," and hit enter.
3. The search results will display several articles related to the term you searched. Choose the one that matches your query, such as "Metaphor: Definition and Examples."
4. Click on the article title to open it. You will find a detailed explanation of the term, along with examples of that particular poetic device being used in famous literary works.
5. Scroll through the article to explore different examples and their explanations.
This website not only provides definitions but also offers examples from various authors, making it easier to comprehend the poetic devices. Furthermore, the articles are written in a reader-friendly style, ensuring that the information is accessible and easy to understand.