20 questions
Poems are arranged in lines. Lines can be ___________.
A single word
A sentence
A part of sentence
All of the above
Groups of lines are called ______________.
Sentences
Stanzas
Tony Danzas
Line groupings
_________ is the repetition of vowel sounds.
Rhythm
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
Rhyme
__________ is the repetition of consonant sounds in words that are close together.
Rhyme
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Metaphor
__________ a comparison of two unlike things, using the words "like" or "as".
Metaphor
Simile
Synonym
Hyperbole
____________ is a comparison of two unlike things, but does not use the words "like" or "as".
Simile
Synonym
Personification
Metaphor
__________ is the process of giving human qualities to something that isn't human.
Personification
Hyperbole
Simile
Metaphor
_________ is a big exaggeration, usually with humor.
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Personification
What figurative language is used in this sentence?
"The sun was calling my name with its glowing, warm rays of light"
Metaphor
Personification
Refrain
Hyperbole
What figurative language is used in this sentence?
"The boy was a statue when the train passed him by"
Simile
Refrain
Personification
Metaphor
What figurative language is used in this sentence?
Gilbert and Gus gulped and gasped for air as they fought over the squeaky toy.
Rhyme
Simile
Alliteration
Personification
What figurative language is used in this sentence?
"The boy was as fast as a rocket as he sped by on his bicycle"
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Personification
What are words or phrases repeated throughout the poem?
rhyme scheme
rhythm
repetition
rhyme
How is poetry written? (structure)
a) Sentences & paragraphs
b) Sentences
c) Lines & paragraphs
d) Lines & stanzas
George could never do anything right. He was usually late for school, and throughout the day, he was late for every activity. If the teacher said it was time for reading, he took out his math book. When it was time for math, he took out his independent reading book.
What is the TONE of this passage?
disapproving
encouraging
angry
The sky was dark with heavy rain clouds, and a cold wind blew in from the lake. The trees shivered, losing the last of their leaves, and people ran from their cars to their houses, avoiding spending any time outside.
What is the MOOD of this passage?
hurried
dreary
cheerful
What does this metaphor mean?
"The words flew off the page."
The ink came off the paper.
The words became birds.
Someone is reading very quickly.
Someone is reading about things that fly.
What does this personification mean?
"The few stars in the tar black sky stared down at her menacingly."
The stars have faces and are looking at her.
She's scared.
It is pitch black outside.
The night is dark and creepy.
What does this hyperbole mean?
"He did say that he loves her so much he'd die without her."
He wants to keep her in his life.
He doesn't want to lose her because he'll die.
He is very hurt by what she did.
He needs her to live.