IB Poetry Unit Review

A direct comparison. When something is said to be another thing.

Repeating phrases of similar grammatical structures, within or between sentences.

Repetition of vowel sounds in words that occur close together.

References to a person or event in history or literature.

When words are used to create 'pictures' in the mind of the reader.

Derek Walcott is from...

When contrasting words/images are used in close proximity

a group of lines forming the basic unit in a poem

Which of the following is not a common theme of Derek Walcott's works?

Repetitive use of a word or phrase for emphasis.

NEZZ is used for which part of a MEAL paragraph?

When a non-living thing is given human qualities.

a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement that when investigated may prove to be true

A question asked for effect but not needing or expecting an answer.

When a concrete object represents an idea beyond its literal meaning.

the author's attitude toward a subject or audience

The beat or pattern of stressed/unstressed syllables produced within a piece of writing.

The formal term for a writer's word choice.

A phrase that may once have been effective but has been overused and now seems trite.

Exaggeration beyond reason - used for effect.

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

When two things are compared using either 'like' or 'as' to link them.