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Poetry Terms Review
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A review of terms commonly used in poetry discussions and analysis.
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In poetry, the person
narrating
the poem is referred to as
the poet
the speaker
the character
the protagonist
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An extreme exaggeration, used to emphasize a point, is (a)
imagery
allusion
hyperbole
metaphor
3
Patterns of sounds at the ends of lines of a poem, which are labelled with letters (ex.
abab bcbc
) is referred to as
alliteration
rhyme scheme
repetition
understatement
4
In general, the choice and use of words and phrases in a text is referred to as
imagery
alliteration
diction
syntax
5
"His heart is ice" is a
simile
metaphor
personification
hyperbole
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Imagery is
using the language of a particular region or area.
using descriptive language which appeals to any of the five senses.
making comparisons between unlike objects.
repeating the same words and phrases for emphasis.
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"It was a dark and stormy night, and the blowing tree branches clattered angrily against the windows" establishes a
tone
simile
mood
syntax
8
To discuss tone, you need to use a feeling/emotion word (i.e. hopeful, angry, depressed, joyful, etc.) to describe it.
True
False
9
The purpose of the technique of repetition is to
keep the reader's interest.
improve the text's diction.
make a confusing idea more clear.
emphasize a particular idea, image, etc.
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"They fought like cats and dogs" is an example of a(n)
metaphor
rhyme
simile
alliteration
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"The sunflowers smiled brightly and danced in the breeze" is an example of
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
personification
12
What technique is shown in "the wondrous walruses walked warily into the warm water"?
personification
onomatopoeia
tone
alliteration
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In figurative language,
all the words used rhyme.
words are used in non-literal ways to create an effect.
words are used only in their literal meanings.
a reference is made to a known person, work of literature, or work of art.
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A group of lines forming a verse in a poem is a
meter
stanza
rhyme
haiku
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What is personification?
Repeating the same word or phrase.
Giving human characteristics to a non-human object or being.
A comparison which does not use "like" or "as."
The feeling created by the words in a poem.