50 Common Proverbs in English. This is a list of popular English proverbs. Proverbs are also known as sayings. Proverbs give some form of life advice. Every language and culture has them, and many proverbs exist in more than one language. It is important not to miss any of the words in most proverbs because the meaning can be lost if even one word is changed or left out.
Making the world better, one answer at a time. Poetic phrasing means encountering a heavy use of rhyme. Poetic phrasing means encountering a heavy use of rhyme.
Here are some common poetic devices. Alliteration is when a sound is repeated at the beginning like Lisa's lilacs or kicking kangaroo. Onomatopoeia is a like a sound word such as buzz. Rhyme obviously is like cat/bat dog/log etc. A simile compares two things using like or as. Her eyes were like fire.