This document provides definitions and examples of common poetic devices and techniques used in poetry, including personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, rhyme, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, assonance, and consonance. It explains that poetry uses figurative language and creative word choices to convey meaning and share thoughts or messages from the writer to the reader. Understanding these techniques helps the reader better comprehend the poet's intended meaning and appreciation of the work. The document concludes by providing examples for students to practice identifying different types of figurative language.