The narrative poetry "The Thing about Terry" shows the elements that includes rhyme, stanzas, abstract language, and setting. These elements are very visible after reading the poetry. <span>Figurative language writing that is meant to be imaginative and vivid rather than literal. Figure of Speech (or stylistic device or rhetorical device) is using of different styles to complement an idea, feeling or meaning. These speeches give importance, newness of expression, or clearness. They are like connotations which are subjected to individual interpretation. </span>
A sonnet has 14 lines and is written in iambic pentameter, each line with ten syllables.
"Hi Tony."
<span>Tony looked down at his shoe, dug in his toe, and pushed around a pile of books. </span>
<span>"Hey," he replied. </span>
<span>Katy could tell something was wrong. </span>
<span>"That math is tough, isn't it?" </span>