Elements of Poetry

Which context refers to the time period, events, and social conditions in which the poem was written?

Which context includes the life experiences, background, beliefs, and personal history of the writer?

Which figure of speech uses the words "like" or "as" in comparing two unlike objects?

What do you call a poem's structure and design?

Which is the basic unit of poetry?

Which is an example of simile?

The form of a poem includes all these EXCEPT _____

What do you call the central idea, message, or underlying meaning of a poem?

Which is an example of personification?

Which figure of speech gives human characteristics to inanimate objects?

What does imagery create among readers?

Which adds depth, nuance, and emotion to poetry by going beyond literal meanings?

Which writing techniques create auditory effects and enhance the musicality of a poem?

Which context refers to the social, cultural, and ideological environment in which the poem is produced and received?

What do you call the descriptive language that poets use to appeal to the readers' senses?