What does the word syntax mean?

the order of words within a sentence

Unrhymed poetry with an iambic pentameter

Why might a poet choose to use a complete rhyme? Choose the wrong answer.

Because it is neat and complete

What is onomatoepeioa?

when the word describes the sound

What is the poetic voice?

the voice of a poem - may be the poet or a character

Why would a poet use an imperfect, or a para rhyme? Choose the wrong answer.

because they couldn't think of a rhyming word

What impact does ceasura have? Choose the wrong answer

gives the reader chance to breathe

Why would a poet use blank verse

It mimics the pattern of a heartbeat

What is hyperbole used for?

a deliberate overstatement for comic or serious effect

the blocks of lines a poem is divided into

the mood or atmosphere in a poem (e.g. mournful)

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What does the word syntax mean?
imagery
a cold remedy
the order of words within a sentence
a linguistic system
2
What is blank verse?
Unrhymed poetry with an iambic pentameter
Unrhymed poetry with no rhtythm
Unrhymed poetry
free verse
3
What function does enjambement have? Choose the wrong answer
Makes the poem flow
It contributes to the movement and rhythm of a poem
It creates the development of an idea
a deliberate structural device linked to themes/character
4
Why might a poet choose to use a complete rhyme? Choose the wrong answer.
To create a reinforcement of the syntax
Contribute to meaning of words (linking a rhyming couplet)
to create a strong, forceful effect
Because it is neat and complete
5
What is onomatoepeioa?
when the word describes the sound
noises
pop
quack
6
What function does an end stopped line have? Choose the wrong answer.
Because it is neat and tidy.
When a syntactic unit is complete at the end of the line
To create a deliberate "Stop"
To emphasis the meaning of the poem
7
Why might a writer choose to use a metaphor? Choose the wrong answer.
Creates an identity - it is that object
Force the reader to consider a concept in a new way
To strengthen the comparison between objects
Compare one thing to another
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Why would a writer use onomatoeia? Choose the wrong answer
To create the appropriate tone
Highlight key ideas or themes.
For fun
To add to the meaning or create emphasis
9
What is the poetic voice?
the voice of a poem - may be the poet or a character
the poet
the words a poet uses
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Why would a poet use an imperfect, or a para rhyme? Choose the wrong answer.
because they couldn't think of a rhyming word
To create discordance
create a haunting effect
to suggest an echo of folk poetry
11
What do you know about a chorus? Choose the wrong answer
It reiterates a key detail
It can be a single word
It belongs in a song
It can be a whole stanza
12
What impact does ceasura have? Choose the wrong answer
Creating emphasis
Highlight a key detail
gives the reader chance to breathe
creating variety in a rhythm
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Why is structure significant? Choose the wrong answer.
it can show the development of an idea
it can manipulate a reader
It can be used to create a twist, or withhold details
it helps the plot make sense
14
Why would a poet use blank verse
He doesn't need a rhyme
It mimics the pattern of a heartbeat
He can't think of rhyme
15
What is hyperbole used for?
a deliberate overstatement for comic or serious effect
To create comedy
to create pathos
to create tragedy
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What is a stanza?
the blocks of lines a poem is divided into
A verse
17
What impact does alliteration have? Choose the wrong answe.
link related words
provide tone
stick in your head
reinforce meaning
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What is "tone"
the sounds
the mood or atmosphere in a poem (e.g. mournful)
the rhyme
the rhythm

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