Poetic Language Devices Display

Overview:

A display featuring 9 poetic language devices and an example of each, designed for middle and upper years students.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the definitions of key poetic language devices.
• Recognise how each poetic device is used to enhance meaning and imagery in writing.
• Use examples to better integrate poetic devices into students' own creative writing.

How the Display Works:

This display showcases 9 common poetic language devices: alliteration, hyperbole, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification, pun, rhyme, rhythm and simile. Each device is accompanied by a clear definition and an example. This visual resource helps students to easily reference and understand the different devices as they read or write poetry. It serves as a useful tool in the classroom, reinforcing the use of poetic devices and providing inspiration for students to apply them in their own work.