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- 1. Multiple Choice
What does "denotation" mean?
the literal meaning of a word
a statement of exaggeration
emotions and ideas associated with the word
refers to a demonstrative action
- 2. Multiple Choice
What does "connotation" mean?
emotions and ideas associated with the word
a connection to a main idea or theme
the literal definition of a word
an apparent contradiction that conveys truth
- 3. Multiple Choice
What does "allusion" mean?
a reference to something in history or literature
a deceptive phrase
a statement of exaggeration
a comparison of two unlike things
- 4. Multiple Choice
What does "irony" mean?
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite
a coincidence that is very unlikey
a reference to something in history or literature
language that appeals to the senses
- 5. Multiple Choice
What does "hyperbole" mean?
a statement of exaggeration
an apparent contradiction that conveys truth
direct address to an inanimate object or idea
the literal definition of a word
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is a "simile"?
a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind
emotions and ideas associated with the word
attitude revealed towards the subject
anything that has meaning on its own but also stands for something beyond itself
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is a "metaphor"?
a thing regarded as representative or symbolic of something else, especially something abstract
a discrepancy between expectations and reality
anything that has a meaning of its own but also stands for something beyond itself
emotions and ideas associated with the word
- 8. Multiple Choice
What does "personification" mean?
attribution of human characteristics to a creature, idea, or object
finding personal meaning in text
a reference to something in history or literature
a statement which means less than what is intended
- 9. Multiple Choice
What does "tone" mean?
attitude revealed towards the subject
how the text makes you feel
emotions or ideas associated with the word
direct address to an inanimate object or idea
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is a "apostrophe"?
is a figure of speech in which the poet addresses an absent person, idea, or thing
reference to something in history or literature
emotions and ideas associated with the word
devices authors use to make things deeper
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is "narrative poetry"?
poetry that tells a story
subjective and emotional poetry
poetry that takes place in history
lyrical poetry
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is "lyrical poetry"?
subjective and emotional poetry
poetry that tells a story
poetry with a specific rhythm scheme
poetry that takes place in history
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is a "foot" in poetry?
basic building block composed of a pattern on syllables
the pattern of words
how many words are in a paragraph
language that appeals to the senses
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is a "ode"?
type of lyrical poem that address subjects of an elevated stature
lyrically poem written in honour of one who has died
lyrically poem with 14 lines
a lengthy elevated poem that celebrates the exploits of a hero
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is a "ballad"?
simple poem with refrain and repetition that can be spoken or sung
a type of lyrical poem that addresses subjects or elevated stature
a Shakespearean poem
subjective and emotional poetry
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is a "elegy"?
lyrical poem in honour of someone who has died
poem where speaker converses with the reader and s/he reveals events
lyrical poem with 14 lines
a poem that tells a story
- 17. Multiple Choice
A paragraph of poetry is called a _____.
stanza
line
paragraph
verse
- 18. Multiple Choice
The beat of a poem is called a ____.
rhythm
connoatation
allusion
tone
- 19. Multiple Choice
The pattern of rhyme that comes at the end of each verse or line.
rhythm
repetition
couplet
rhythm scheme
- 20. Multiple Choice
A two line poem is called a ________.
couplet
tercet
quatrain
octave
- 21. Multiple Choice
A line with two feet is called _____.
dimeter
monometer
trimeter
pentameter
- 22. Multiple Choice
What structure is poetry written in?
sentences & paragraphs
lines & stanzas
lines & paragraphs
sentences & stanza
- 23. Multiple Choice
Simple Simon sighed after he slipped on the sidewalk.
personification
hyperbole
alliteration
allusion
- 24. Multiple Choice
Language not intended to be taken literally but layered with meaning through the use of imagery, metaphors, and other literary devices
Plot elements
Figurative language
Sensory language
Literal language
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