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Mood is
the secondary meaning the reader receives from literature.
the sudden realization the reader receives from literature.
the feeling that the reader receives from the literature.
the absurd feeling the reader receives from the literature.
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Rhyme Scheme is
the pattern of images of a poem.
the pattern of consonants in a poem.
the pattern of rhyme in a stanza of a poem.
the pattern of line lengths of a poem.
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Form is the way
a poem rhymes.
a poem impacts the reader.
a poem repeats the initial consonants.
a poem looks, or how the lines are arranged, on the page.
4
A symbol is
a thing that means more than its literal meaning.
a thing that means only what it means...nothing else.
a thing that means more than the number two.
a thing which means less than its literal meaning.
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Speaker is
the “antagonist” of a poem; in poetry, use “antagonist.”
the “protagonist” of a poem; in poetry, use “protagonist.”
the “narrator” of a poem; in poetry, use the term “speaker.”
the “author” of a poem.
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Imagery is
the use of language to create tone.
the use of language to create symbols.
the use of language to create mood.
the use of language to create images or mental pictures.
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Apostrophe is a form of
personification where the absent are spoken to as if present
simile where unlike words are paired for effect.
writing where the speaker reveals his or her attitude.
metaphor where unlike words are paired for effect.
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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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Rhetorical Shift is
a shift in the rhyme scheme.
a shift in the poetic form.
a shift of verb tense.
a shift of tone, attitude of the speaker toward the subject.
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Rhyme refers to
words that end with the same syllable count.
words that end with the same sound.
words that end with the same image.
words that end with the same meter.
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Onomatopoeia are words
in which the word sounds resemble the sounds they describe.
in which the word sounds rhyme with the sounds they describe
in which the word sounds reflect the speaker's attitude.
in which the word sounds symbolize the sounds they describe.
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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 division of a poem similar to a “chapter” in a novel.
the arrangement of rhyming words.
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Foreshadowing is the author’s use of
similes and metaphors.
clues to confuse and mislead readers.
clues to hint at what might happen next in the story.
epiphany.
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Juxtaposition is
where unlike words are next to one another for effect.
where words are given human traits for effect.
where words are repeated for effect.
where similar words are next to one another for effect.
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An oxymoron is
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.
a form of paradox that confuses people to no end.
16
Sonnet is
a lyric poem of 14 lines whose name means little song.
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.
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Situational irony is when the reader
is not surprised but predicts correctly how the story ends.
thinks she knows how the story ends but is surprised.
is totally unaware how the story ends.
is confused about the many plot twists and turns.
18
Cliché is
an overused expression whose freshness has worn off.
an rarely used expression that add freshness and vitality.
an overused expression whose freshness has returned.
an underused expression whose freshness has worn off.
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Dactylic (the noun is “dactyl”) is
an unstressed syllable followed by two stressed syllables.
a stressed syllable followed by two stressed syllables.
a stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables.
an unstressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables.
20
Denotation is the
exact meaning of a word, not its suggestive associations.
exact attitude of the writer toward the reader.
exact exaggeration for serious or comic effect.
exact meaning of a word.
21
Anapestic (the noun is “anapest”) is
two stressed syllables followed by an unstressed syllable.
two stressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable.
two stressed syllables followed by two stressed syllables.
two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable.
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Anaphora is the
attitude the writer takes toward the subject.
regular attitude the writer takes toward the subject.
irregular repetition of the same beginning word or phrase.
regular repetition of the same beginning word or phrase.
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A paradox is
an absurd statement that seems like a contradiction.
an absurd statement that reveals a hidden truth.
a contradiction.
an absurd statement.
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Allusion is
a statement that refers to a person or event from history.
a statement that reflects the writer's attitude.
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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Dramatic irony is when
the writer knows what the audience does not know.
the characters know what the audience does not know.
the audience does not know what the characters don't know.
the audience knows what the characters don't know.
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Rhythm is the
pattern of similar initial consonants in a poetic line.
pattern of stressed & unstressed syllables in a poetic line.
pattern of end rhymes in a poetic line.
pattern of rhyming words in a poetic line.
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Free verse poetry
has no regular line length and uses natural speech rhythms
has regular line length and uses natural speech rhythms
has no regular line length and avoids natural speech rhythms
has very regular line length and uses natural speech rhythms
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Hyperbole is
a mode of personification for serious or comic effect.
a random list of superfluous facts.
a planned metaphor used for serious or comic effect.
a deliberate exaggeration used for serious or comic effect.
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Iambic (the noun is “iamb”) is
an stressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
an unstressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable.
an stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable.
30
An extended metaphor is
a metaphor that is developed over several lines.
a metaphor that is developed over several poems.
a metaphor that is made up of long words.
a metaphor that is developed with lots and lots of words.
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Understatement is
the deliberate obfuscation of facts.
the deliberate enhancing of an emotion or situation.
the deliberate obscuring of an emotion or situation.
the deliberate playing down of an emotion or situation.
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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.
33
Synecdoche is when
a part of a thing stands for the whole.
a part of a thing stands for a similar part.
an image is used express the writer's attitude.
a rhyme is used for comic or serious effect.
34
A metaphor is
a comparison, that's it.
is a comparison without the use of 'like' or 'as'.
a contrast of two ideas.
bullying... so stop it!
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Dictionis the
artful selection of words according to their length.
artful selection of words according to their connotations.
blind selection of words in hope they create some effect.
artful selection of words according to their denotation.
36
Foot (or feet) is
a count of unrelated images.
a measurement of accented and/or unaccented syllables.
a measurement of related images.
a count of related symbols.
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Metonymy is when
a word and its associations reflect the writer's attitude.
a word represents something else which it suggests.
a word acts as a symbol of patriotism.
a word is repeated for comic effect.
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Lyric is
a lengthy poem that expresses the feelings of a speaker.
a short poem that expresses the feelings of a speaker.
a short poem that expresses the rise of a political leader.
a short poem that expresses the downfall of a great leader.
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Consonance is
the repetition of a initial consonant sounds.
the repetition of a final vowel sounds.
the repetition of a middle consonant sounds.
the repetition of a final consonant sounds.
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Assonance is
the repetition of consonant sounds in a series of words.
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.
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A flashback serves to
add future oriented information to the narrative.
add superfluous details to the narrative.
add past significant details to the narrative.
add extraneous details to the narrative.
42
Syntax is
the arrangement of periods, dashes, and commas in a work.
the artful arrangement of words, phrases and sentences.
the haphazard arrangement of words.
the number of words, phrases and sentences.
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Personification is
the use of unlike words for a specific effect.
the repetition of beginning word or phrase.
a metaphor which gives inanimate objects human traits.
a metaphor used of ending of a poem.
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Explication is
a formal and close analysis of a text's imagery, style etc.
a quick and haphazard analysis of a text.
an informal and close analysis of a text.
a formal and far analysis of a text.
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Alliteration is
the repetition of consonant sounds.
the repetition of initial vowel sounds.
the repetition of initial consonant sounds.
the repetition of final consonant sounds.
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An epiphany is
a sudden understanding or realization.
a sudden warm and loving feeling.
a sudden moment of confusion.
a sudden desire to speak in verse.
47
Ode is
a ceremonial poem expressing light hearted thoughts.
a ceremonial poem expressing comic thoughts.
a ceremonial poem expressing lofty sentiments and thoughts.
a ceremonial poem expressing imaginative fantasy.
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Elegy is
a poem of mourning of an individual for some tragic event.
a poem that criticizes an elected leader.
a poem that applauds a brave and heroic act.
a poem of celebration for an individual important event.
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Couplet is
a pair of stanzas in poetry ending with the same rhyme.
a pair of images in poetry ending with the same rhyme.
a pair of lines in poetry ending with the same rhyme.
a stanza ending with the different rhyme.
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Trochaic (the noun is “trochee”) is
a stressed followed by a stressed syllable.
an unstressed followed by a stressed syllable.
a stressed followed by an unstressed syllable.
an unstressed followed by an unstressed syllable.
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A simile is
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'
a comparison that exaggerates one meaning over another.
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Tone is
the imagery the writer employs for comic effect.
the attitude a writer takes toward a subject.
the rhyme the writer employs for serious effect.
the feeling a reader takes toward a subject.
