World Poetry Day Word Search
This World Poetry Day word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — what it marks, and the customs and symbols around it. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: POETRY, VERSE, POEM, LYRIC, STANZA, RHYME, SONNET, HAIKU, EPIC, METAPHOR, IMAGERY, RECITAL.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
World Poetry Day word list, defined
- POETRY /ˈpɒɪətri/ · noun
- The art of writing verse; a composition expressing the poet's emotions, thoughts, and feelings in a highly stylized and imaginative way. Related: verse, poem, lyric, ode.
- VERSE /vɜːrs/ · noun, verb
- A line or group of lines in a poem or song. To express or describe something in a poetic or imaginative way. Related: stanza, couplet, quatrain, poem.
- POEM /pəʊəm/ · noun
- A piece of writing in verse, especially one that expresses the writer's feelings or thoughts. Poems are often lyrical and use a variety of techniques such as metaphor, simile, and imagery to convey meaning. Related: verse, ode, ballad, hymn.
- LYRIC /ˈlɪrɪk/ · noun
- A line or verse of a song, especially one that expresses the thoughts or feelings of the singer. A quality of language that is expressive and evocative. Related: verse, stanza, poem, ballad.
- STANZA /ˈstænzə/ · noun
- A section of a poem, typically consisting of four lines, or a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song. A stanza is a group of lines in poetry that form a unit or section. Related: verse, couplet, quatrain, tercet.
- RHYME /raɪm/ · noun, verb
- A word or phrase that has the same sound as another word or phrase, especially at the end of a line in poetry or music. To speak or sing in a way that has the same sound as another word or phrase. Related: verse, meter, alliteration, assonance.
- SONNET /sɒnɪt/ · noun
- A 14-line poem, usually written in iambic pentameter, with a specific rhyme scheme, traditionally dealing with a single emotion or idea. A sonnet is a form of poetry. Related: poem, verse, ode, ballad.
- HAIKU /hɑːɪkuː/ · noun
- A short poem originating from Japan, traditionally consisting of three lines with a syllable count of 5, 7, and 5. Related: tanka, limerick, free verse, poem.
- EPIC /ɛpɪk/ · adjective
- Extremely good or excellent; of or relating to an epic poem or heroic story. Used to describe something that is impressive or memorable. Related: heroic, legendary, gigantic, monumental.
- METAPHOR /ˈmɛtəfɔr/ · noun
- A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true but helps explain an idea or make a comparison. Related: analogy, simile, allegory, hyperbole.
- IMAGERY /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/ · noun
- The use of vivid or figurative language to create mental images, often used in literature and poetry to evoke emotions and convey meaning. The collective images or pictures that appear in a person's mind or in a work of art. Related: figurative language, descriptive language, imagery, pictorial language.
- RECITAL /rɪˈsɪtəl/ · noun
- A public performance of music, poetry, or drama, typically by a solo artist or a small group. A performance or exhibition of something, such as a recital of a skill or a recital of a piece of writing. Related: performance, exhibition, show, display.
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