Poetry Handbook
Near Rhyme
A rhyme of similar sounds, but are not exact. Also known as approximate rhyme, off rhyme, slant rhyme, half rhyme, or imperfect rhyme.
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Neologism
A new word, phrase, or usage that has changed the sense of a word. Often a poet will create new words to help express an idea or image in a poem.
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Nonsense Poetry
Absurd, foolish or preposterous poetry, usually written in a catchy meter with strong rhymes. See light verse.
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Numen
A source or influence of a spiritual nature.
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Nursery Rhyme
A short childrens poem written in rhyming verse.
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