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What is poetry?
A kind of rhythmic, compressed language that uses figures of speech and imagery designed to appeal to our emotions and imagination.
Repetition of sounds at the end of words
Pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
the pattern in which rhymes are arranged in a poem (ABAB)
A group of lines in a poem
What is rhyme?
A kind of rhythmic, compressed language that uses figures of speech and imagery designed to appeal to our emotions and imagination.
Repetition of sounds at the end of words
Pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
the pattern in which rhymes are arranged in a poem (ABAB)
A group of lines in a poem
What is rhythm?
An expression that strives for literary effect rather than conveying a literal meaning.
Repetition of sounds at the end of words
Pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
the pattern in which rhymes are arranged in a poem (ABAB)
A group of lines in a poem
What is rhyme structure?
An expression that strives for literary effect rather than conveying a literal meaning.
Language that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling.
Pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
the pattern in which rhymes are arranged in a poem (ABAB)
A group of lines in a poem
What is a stanza?
An expression that strives for literary effect rather than conveying a literal meaning.
Language that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling.
Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
the pattern in which rhymes are arranged in a poem (ABAB)
A group of lines in a poem
What is a figure of speech?
An expression that strives for literary effect rather than conveying a literal meaning.
Language that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling.
Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
anything that represents itself and stands for something else
a comparison between two unlike things using like or as
What is a figurative language?
A comparison without using like or as
Language that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling.
Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
anything that represents itself and stands for something else
A group of lines in a poem
What is a Imagery?
A comparison without using like or as
Language that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling.
Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
anything that represents itself and stands for something else
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
What is a symbol/symbolism?
A comparison without using like or as
comparison between two unlike things using like or as
Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
Anything that represents itself and stands for something else
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
What is a simile?
A comparison without using like or as
A comparison between two unlike things using like or as
Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
Repetition of initial consonant sounds
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
What is a Metaphor?
A comparison without using like or as
A comparison between two unlike things using like or as
Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
Repetition of initial consonant sounds
A figure of speech in which terms that seem contradictory terms appear in together
What is a personification?
A comparison without using like or as
A comparison between two unlike things using like or as
Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
Repetition of initial consonant sounds
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
What is a alliteration?
A figure of speech in which terms that seem contradictory terms appear in together
A comparison between two unlike things using like or as
Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
Repetition of initial consonant sounds
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
What is an oxymoron?
A figure of speech in which terms that seem contradictory terms appear in together
An extreme exaggeration
Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
Repetition of initial consonant sounds
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
What is a hyperbole?
A figure of speech in which terms that seem contradictory terms appear in together
An extreme exaggeration
A common, often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally.
Repetition of vowel sounds
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
What is an idiom?
A figure of speech in which terms that seem contradictory terms appear in together
Repetition of consonant sounds
A common, often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally.
Repetition of vowel sounds
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
What is an assonance?
A figure of speech in which terms that seem contradictory terms appear in together
Repetition of consonant sounds
A common, often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally.
Repetition of vowel sounds
Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader
What is an consonance?
A figure of speech in which terms that seem contradictory terms appear in together
Repetition of consonant sounds
A common, often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally.
A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings.
Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader
What is mood?
A figure of speech in which terms that seem contradictory terms appear in together
Repetition of consonant sounds
A common, often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally.
A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings.
Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader
What is a pun?
A figure of speech in which terms that seem contradictory terms appear in together
Repetition of consonant sounds
A common, often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally.
A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings.
Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader
Which of the following is an example of a pun?
I was wondering why the ball was getting bigger. Then it hit me
The cat sang with joy when it was fed
Cool as a cucumber
A bull in a china shop
That man is as tall as a house.
Which of the following is an example of a idiom? (select all that apply)
This is the worst day of my life.
I Renamed my iPod The Titanic, so when I plug it in, it says “The Titanic is syncing.”
Cool as a cucumber.
Your explanation is clear as mud
That man is as tall as a house.
Which of the following is an example of a hyperbole?
This is the worst day of my life.
The room filled with a deafening silence
There is a real love hate relationship
A bull in a china shop.
Your explanation is clear as mud
Which of the following is an example of a oxymoron? (select all that apply)
This is the worst day of my life.
The room filled with a deafening silence
Your explanation is clear as mud
Becky's beagle barked and bayed, becoming bothersome for Billy.
That man is as tall as a house.
Which of the following is an example of a alliteration? (select all that apply)
This is the worst day of my life.
The room filled with a deafening silence
There is a real love hate relationship
Becky's beagle barked and bayed, becoming bothersome for Billy.
The shadow of the moon danced on the lake.
Which of the following is an example of a personification? (select all that apply)
He is a shining star.
The wind howled in the night.
There is a real love hate relationship
Becky's beagle barked and bayed, becoming bothersome for Billy.
Your explanation is clear as mud
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? (select all that apply)
He is a shining star.
You were as brave as a lion.
There is a real love hate relationship
Your explanation is clear as mud
Which of the following is an example of Imagery? (select all that apply)
He is a shining star.
You were as brave as a lion.
The starry night sky looked so beautiful that it begged him to linger, but he reluctantly left for home.
Kisses are the flowers of affection.
They fought like cats and dogs.
Which of the following is an example of a pun?
The dog cried as we took it's toy away.
I Renamed my iPod The Titanic, so when I plug it in, it says “The Titanic is syncing.”
Cool as a cucumber
A bull in a china shop
That man is as tall as a house.
Which of the following is an example of a idiom? (select all that apply)
This is the worst day of my life.
I Renamed my iPod The Titanic, so when I plug it in, it says “The Titanic is syncing.”
Your explanation is clear as mud
A bull in a china shop.
That man is as tall as a house.
Which of the following is an example of a hyperbole?
I have told you a million times.
The room filled with a deafening silence
There is a real love hate relationship
A bull in a china shop.
Your explanation is clear as mud
Which of the following is an example of a oxymoron? (select all that apply)
This is the worst day of my life.
Your explanation is clear as mud
There is a real love hate relationship
Becky's beagle barked and bayed, becoming bothersome for Billy.
That man is as tall as a house.
Which of the following is an example of a alliteration? (select all that apply)
This is the worst day of my life.
The room filled with a deafening silence
There is a real love hate relationship
She sells sea shells by the sea shore
The shadow of the moon danced on the lake.
Which of the following is an example of a personification? (select all that apply)
He is a shining star.
The wind howled in the night.
There is a real love hate relationship
Becky's beagle barked and bayed, becoming bothersome for Billy.
Your explanation is clear as mud.
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? (select all that apply)
Betty Botter bought a bunch of bad butter
You were as brave as a lion.
There is a real love hate relationship
Kisses are the flowers of affection.
The fragrance of spring flowers made her joyful.
Which of the following is an example of a simile? (select all that apply)
He is a shining star.
You were as brave as a lion.
There is a real love hate relationship
Kisses are the flowers of affection.
Betty Botter bought some bad butter
Which of the following is an example of Imagery? (select all that apply)
He is a shining star.
You were as brave as a lion.
The fragrance of spring flowers made her joyful.
Kisses are the flowers of affection.
They fought like cats and dogs.
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