When an object or place represents/stands for something else

Tone in literature is:

Attitude that an author takes the subject of their piece

Giving non-human things human-like qualities/characteristics

Feelings,emotions you-the reader feel while you are reading

studbud

Elements of Poetry

15 termsStudBud Administration181 plays

Poetry elements that are employed for analysis.

Flashcards15 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 15

Answers

1
Allusion is:
an illustration
“allude” which means “to refer to”
Both 1 and 2
An allusion is a reference to something famous.
2
Symbolism
When an object or place represents/stands for something else
Is always in a poem
A symbol
Not used in literature
3
"The slop was sweet and gold-colored in the afternoon sun. I laid more pieces on my tongue..."
Makes no sense
Is an example of imagery
Both 1 and 3
Is an example of diction
4
Tone in literature is:
Only in scary stories
The sound of your voice
The loudness of a song
Attitude that an author takes the subject of their piece
5
Diction is:
Both 2 and 3
Word choice
Point-of-view
Vivid action verbs that help add meaning
6
Similes help the reader to:
Answers 1 and 3
Understand the message of the poem
Visualize the content
Laugh out loud
7
Splashhhhh...Buzzzzzz are examples of:
simile
Onomatopoeia
alliteration
metaphor
8
Theme is:
developed throughout a work…
The message
All of the answers provided
A central idea in a piece of writing or other work of art…
9
What is poetry?
Writing of high quality
Writing with emotional sincerity
All of these answers
Writing with intensity and profouns insight
10
Personification is:
Something funny
Being your own person
Giving non-human things human-like qualities/characteristics
Part of every poem
11
“I am so hungry; I could eat a horse!” is an example of:
alliteration
Metaphor
ryhme
Hyperbole
12
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" is an example of
Alliteration
Assonance
point-of-view
personification
13
"All the world's a stage, and we are merely players." (William Shakespeare)
Is an example of a metaphor
Is an example of a simile
Is an example of alliteration
Is funny
14
Why does a writer employ similes and metaphors in their poems?
To add layers of meaning
To add depth to their writing
As a method of writer's craft
All of these answers
15
Mood is:
not found in literature
art
Feelings,emotions you-the reader feel while you are reading
How I wake up in the morning

Elements of Poetry Flashcards | StudBud