The term LIKE ODES is a combination of two words: 'LIKE' and 'odes'. An ode is a type of poem, usually written in a formal and elaborate style, that expresses strong emotion or admiration for someone or something. Odes are often written to celebrate a person, event, or thing, and they often contain metaphors and other POETIC devices. The term 'LIKE odes' refers to poems that have the same structure and form as an ode, but are not necessarily written to celebrate something.