Wordplay where a word has two different meanings.

An indirect comparison of 2 things using as, like or than.

The use of sensory words to create a clear mental image.

Two opposing words are placed together for effect.

Repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of words

Personification is ...

When an abstract thing is given human qualities.

A figure of speech composed of striking exaggeration.

What is onomatopoeia?

Words used to represent sound phonetically.

The running on of a sentence beyond a line.

The repetition of vowel sounds in a line.

A direct Comparison of one thing to another

When a sound corresponds with another for particular effect.

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What is a pun?
Wordplay where a word has two different meanings.
An upside down bnu
The poet's attitude towards the poem's speaker.
When a word sounds like its meaning.
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A simile is...
Smile - with an i.
If you want to say similar but using another word.
Comparing two images.
An indirect comparison of 2 things using as, like or than.
3
Imagery is ...
Using your imagination.
A fluffy cloud.
Repeating two or more words in a poem.
The use of sensory words to create a clear mental image.
4
An oxymoron...
Two opposing words are placed together for effect.
The repetition of three or more words beginning with 'oxy'.
Someone who is reckless with their oxygen consumption.
When a series of sad words are used to describe something
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Alliteration is ...
Repetition of vowel sounds in a text.
A work of literary value.
A paragraph in poetry.
Repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of words
6
What is ellipsis?
...
*
&
#
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Personification is ...
When an abstract thing is given human qualities.
The person/character speaking in the poem.
The deep analysis of a person or character.
When the end of several lines rhyme.
8
What is hyperbole?
A pause in a poem.
A bowling alley.
A figure of speech composed of striking exaggeration.
When you need some sugar.
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What is onomatopoeia?
Words used to represent sound phonetically.
When a poem is made up of one word lines.
Something ironic (such as sarcasm)
When the meaning of a word is different to expected
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What is enjambment?
The running on of a sentence beyond a line.
Two images used at the same time.
A long train.
When a word sounds like its meaning.
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What is assonance?
The repetition of vowel sounds in a line.
The repetition of consonant sounds.
Two or more stanzas together.
When someone really annoys you.
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A metaphor is ...
A number after Metafive.
Comparison using 'as' or 'like'.
The repetition of a consonant sound.
A direct Comparison of one thing to another
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What is a rhyme?
The pace of a line.
When a sound corresponds with another for particular effect.
The emphasis on one word in a line.
A pack of cards.

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