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Onomatopoeia are words
in which the word sounds reflect the speaker's attitude.
in which the word sounds resemble the sounds they describe.
in which the word sounds symbolize the sounds they describe.
in which the word sounds rhyme with the sounds they describe
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Rhyme Scheme is
the pattern of consonants in a poem.
the pattern of rhyme in a stanza of a poem.
the pattern of images of a poem.
the pattern of line lengths of a poem.
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Connotation of a word refers to
the simple definition of the word.
the imaginative associations surrounding a word.
the exact definition of the word.
the feeling the reader gets from the literature.
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Foreshadowing is the author’s use of
epiphany.
clues to hint at what might happen next in the story.
clues to confuse and mislead readers.
similes and metaphors.
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Ode is
a ceremonial poem expressing comic thoughts.
a ceremonial poem expressing light hearted thoughts.
a ceremonial poem expressing imaginative fantasy.
a ceremonial poem expressing lofty sentiments and thoughts.
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Meter is
the use of several stanzas in lines of poetry.
the use of several symbols in lines of poetry.
the use of several images in lines of poetry.
the rhythm or syllable pattern in lines of poetry.
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Form is the way
a poem repeats the initial consonants.
a poem rhymes.
a poem impacts the reader.
a poem looks, or how the lines are arranged, on the page.
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Iambic (the noun is “iamb”) is
an stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable.
an unstressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable.
an stressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
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Consonance is
the repetition of a final consonant sounds.
the repetition of a middle consonant sounds.
the repetition of a final vowel sounds.
the repetition of a initial consonant sounds.
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Elegy is
a poem that applauds a brave and heroic act.
a poem of mourning of an individual for some tragic event.
a poem that criticizes an elected leader.
a poem of celebration for an individual important event.
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An epiphany is
a sudden warm and loving feeling.
a sudden desire to speak in verse.
a sudden understanding or realization.
a sudden moment of confusion.
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A metaphor is
bullying... so stop it!
a contrast of two ideas.
a comparison, that's it.
is a comparison without the use of 'like' or 'as'.
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Rhythm is the
pattern of similar initial consonants in a poetic line.
pattern of end rhymes in a poetic line.
pattern of rhyming words in a poetic line.
pattern of stressed & unstressed syllables in a poetic line.
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Cliché is
an overused expression whose freshness has worn off.
an overused expression whose freshness has returned.
an rarely used expression that add freshness and vitality.
an underused expression whose freshness has worn off.
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Trochaic (the noun is “trochee”) is
a stressed followed by a stressed syllable.
an unstressed followed by an unstressed syllable.
a stressed followed by an unstressed syllable.
an unstressed followed by a stressed syllable.
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Hyperbole is
a random list of superfluous facts.
a mode of personification for serious or comic effect.
a planned metaphor used for serious or comic effect.
a deliberate exaggeration used for serious or comic effect.
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Situational irony is when the reader
is totally unaware how the story ends.
is not surprised but predicts correctly how the story ends.
is confused about the many plot twists and turns.
thinks she knows how the story ends but is surprised.
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Personification is
a metaphor which gives inanimate objects human traits.
the repetition of beginning word or phrase.
a metaphor used of ending of a poem.
the use of unlike words for a specific effect.
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A flashback serves to
add future oriented information to the narrative.
add past significant details to the narrative.
add extraneous details to the narrative.
add superfluous details to the narrative.
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Rhyme refers to
words that end with the same image.
words that end with the same meter.
words that end with the same syllable count.
words that end with the same sound.
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Imagery is
the use of language to create mood.
the use of language to create images or mental pictures.
the use of language to create symbols.
the use of language to create tone.
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Dactylic (the noun is “dactyl”) is
a stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables.
an unstressed syllable followed by two stressed syllables.
a stressed syllable followed by two stressed syllables.
an unstressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables.
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Allusion is
a statement that reflects the writer's attitude.
a statement that refers to a person or event from history.
a statement that is repeated in the end of the poem.
a statement that is repeated in the beginning of the poem.
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Understatement is
the deliberate obscuring of an emotion or situation.
the deliberate enhancing of an emotion or situation.
the deliberate playing down of an emotion or situation.
the deliberate obfuscation of facts.
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Dictionis the
artful selection of words according to their length.
artful selection of words according to their connotations.
artful selection of words according to their denotation.
blind selection of words in hope they create some effect.
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Alliteration is
the repetition of initial vowel sounds.
the repetition of consonant sounds.
the repetition of final consonant sounds.
the repetition of initial consonant sounds.
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A simile is
a comparison that exaggerates one meaning over another.
a comparison that really is bullying.
a comparison without the use of 'like' or 'as.'
a comparison of different things with words 'like' or 'as'
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Dramatic irony is when
the writer knows what the audience does not know.
the characters know what the audience does not know.
the audience knows what the characters don't know.
the audience does not know what the characters don't know.
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A paradox is
an absurd statement that reveals a hidden truth.
a contradiction.
an absurd statement.
an absurd statement that seems like a contradiction.
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Lyric is
a short poem that expresses the downfall of a great leader.
a short poem that expresses the rise of a political leader.
a short poem that expresses the feelings of a speaker.
a lengthy poem that expresses the feelings of a speaker.
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Stanza is
the division of a poem similar to a “scene” in a drama.
the division of a poem similar to a “paragraph” in a prose.
the arrangement of rhyming words.
the division of a poem similar to a “chapter” in a novel.
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Foot (or feet) is
a measurement of related images.
a count of unrelated images.
a count of related symbols.
a measurement of accented and/or unaccented syllables.
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Apostrophe is a form of
simile where unlike words are paired for effect.
metaphor where unlike words are paired for effect.
writing where the speaker reveals his or her attitude.
personification where the absent are spoken to as if present
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Synecdoche is when
an image is used express the writer's attitude.
a part of a thing stands for a similar part.
a part of a thing stands for the whole.
a rhyme is used for comic or serious effect.
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Free verse poetry
has very regular line length and uses natural speech rhythms
has no regular line length and avoids natural speech rhythms
has regular line length and uses natural speech rhythms
has no regular line length and uses natural speech rhythms
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Explication is
a formal and far analysis of a text.
a formal and close analysis of a text's imagery, style etc.
an informal and close analysis of a text.
a quick and haphazard analysis of a text.
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Assonance is
the repetition of sibilant sounds in a series of words.
the repetition of vowel sounds in a series of words.
the repetition of diphthong sounds in a series of words.
the repetition of consonant sounds in a series of words.
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Denotation is the
exact meaning of a word.
exact attitude of the writer toward the reader.
exact exaggeration for serious or comic effect.
exact meaning of a word, not its suggestive associations.
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Anapestic (the noun is “anapest”) is
two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable.
two stressed syllables followed by two stressed syllables.
two stressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable.
two stressed syllables followed by an unstressed syllable.
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Sonnet is
a lyric poem of 12 lines whose name means little song.
a lyric poem of 18 lines whose name means little song.
a lyric poem of 16 lines whose name means little song.
a lyric poem of 14 lines whose name means little song.
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Couplet is
a pair of stanzas in poetry ending with the same rhyme.
a stanza ending with the different rhyme.
a pair of images in poetry ending with the same rhyme.
a pair of lines in poetry ending with the same rhyme.
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Anaphora is the
regular repetition of the same beginning word or phrase.
regular attitude the writer takes toward the subject.
irregular repetition of the same beginning word or phrase.
attitude the writer takes toward the subject.
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Syntax is
the number of words, phrases and sentences.
the artful arrangement of words, phrases and sentences.
the haphazard arrangement of words.
the arrangement of periods, dashes, and commas in a work.
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An extended metaphor is
a metaphor that is developed over several lines.
a metaphor that is developed over several poems.
a metaphor that is developed with lots and lots of words.
a metaphor that is made up of long words.
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Rhetorical Shift is
a shift of tone, attitude of the speaker toward the subject.
a shift of verb tense.
a shift in the poetic form.
a shift in the rhyme scheme.
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Speaker is
the “antagonist” of a poem; in poetry, use “antagonist.”
the “narrator” of a poem; in poetry, use the term “speaker.”
the “author” of a poem.
the “protagonist” of a poem; in poetry, use “protagonist.”
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An oxymoron is
a form of paradox that confuses people to no end.
a form of paradox to shock the reader to eat ice cream.
a form of paradox to shock the reader to avoid paradoxes.
a form of paradox to shock the reader into a new awareness.
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Juxtaposition is
where words are repeated for effect.
where words are given human traits for effect.
where unlike words are next to one another for effect.
where similar words are next to one another for effect.
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Mood is
the secondary meaning the reader receives from literature.
the feeling that the reader receives from the literature.
the sudden realization the reader receives from literature.
the absurd feeling the reader receives from the literature.
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Metonymy is when
a word is repeated for comic effect.
a word acts as a symbol of patriotism.
a word and its associations reflect the writer's attitude.
a word represents something else which it suggests.
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A symbol is
a thing that means more than its literal meaning.
a thing that means more than the number two.
a thing that means only what it means...nothing else.
a thing which means less than its literal meaning.
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Tone is
the feeling a reader takes toward a subject.
the attitude a writer takes toward a subject.
the imagery the writer employs for comic effect.
the rhyme the writer employs for serious effect.
