Literary and Sound Devices in Poetry

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What is the syllable pattern of a haiku?

5-7-5 (correct)

7-5-7

3-5-3

6-6-6

What type of poem is characterized by an AABBA rhyme scheme?

Ode

Epic

Elegy

Limerick (correct)

What does personification involve in poetry?

Comparing two unlike things

Crafting a narrative through quatrains

Creating a rhythm through meter

Giving human qualities to non-human things (correct)

Which poem is typically written in quatrains and often revolves around themes of love or tragedy?

Ballad Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as'?

Metaphor Signup and view all the answers

What defines an elegy in poetry?

A mournful poem reflecting on loss Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of metonymy?

The pen is mightier than the sword. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of poem recounts heroic deeds and is often grand in scale?

Epic Signup and view all the answers

Which setting is common in both stories mentioned?

Graveyard Signup and view all the answers

What character role does Yazid play in his story?

Protagonist Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rhyme is exemplified by 'Twinkle, twinkle, little star...'?

End rhyme Signup and view all the answers

What is a common theme depicted in 'The Oilfield Labourers'?

Death and loss Signup and view all the answers

What literary device does 'The Crying Boy' represent in 'The Oilfield Labourers'?

Minor Character Signup and view all the answers

Which poetic device is used in 'buzz,' 'sizzle,' and 'clang'?

Onomatopoeia Signup and view all the answers

In 'The Kindergarten Teacher,' who is identified as the primary character?

U Nyan Sien Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary conflict for Yazid in 'The Oilfield Labourers'?

Emotional struggles and doubts Signup and view all the answers

What is characterized by the patterns of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry?

Rhythm Signup and view all the answers

Which characters are considered tertiary in 'The Kindergarten Teacher'?

Other Kindergarten Students Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary setting of the poems featuring Baldo?

A small barrio in the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

Which type of poetry is characterized by expressing personal feelings and emotions?

Lyric Poetry Signup and view all the answers

In the poem, who serves as the protagonist?

Baldo Signup and view all the answers

In terms of narrative structure, how does narrative poetry compare to short stories?

Both utilize verse to convey a story Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining feature of descriptive poetry?

It focuses on vivid imagery and sensory details Signup and view all the answers

What role does Tang Ciaco play in relation to Baldo?

Baldo's father Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of a sonnet in poetry?

To portray emotions in a structured form Signup and view all the answers

What must be included in narrative poetry that differentiates it from other poetry types?

A plot and characters Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Literary Devices

Simile: A comparison using "like" or "as."
Metaphor: A direct comparison without "like" or "as."
Personification: Giving human qualities to non-human things.
Irony: Saying one thing but meaning another, highlighting contrasts.
Metonymy: Substituting one term with another closely related.
Synecdoche: Using a part to represent the whole, or vice versa.

Sound Devices

Alliteration: Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
Assonance: Repetition of vowel sounds within words.
Consonance: Repetition of consonant sounds within or at the end of words.
Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate sounds.
Rhyme: Repetition of similar sounds at line ends.
- End rhyme: Rhymes at the end of lines.
- Internal rhyme: Rhymes within a single line.
Rhythm: The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

Types of Poetry

Lyric Poetry: Expresses personal feelings and emotions, often short and focused on a single subject. Examples: sonnets, odes, haikus.
Narrative Poetry: Tells a story with characters, plot, and setting, similar to a short story but in verse. Examples: epics like The Iliad, ballads like The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
Descriptive Poetry: Focuses on vivid imagery and sensory details, creating a picture in the reader's mind without deep emotion or storytelling.

Subtypes of Poetry

Haiku: A three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern, often focused on nature.
Elegy: A mournful poem reflecting on loss, often offering consolation, without a fixed rhyme or meter.
Limerick: A humorous five-line poem with an AABBA rhyme scheme and a specific beat pattern.
Ballad: A narrative poem that tells a story, usually in quatrains with an ABCB rhyme scheme, often about love or tragedy.
Ode: A formal poem celebrating or praising a person, thing, or event, characterized by rich language and structured stanzas.
Epic: A long narrative poem recounting heroic deeds or significant events, grand in scale. Examples: The Iliad, The Odyssey.

Brunei: "The Oilfield Labourers"

Primary Character: Yazid
Secondary Characters: Adam, Jamal, Ghani, William, The Old Man, The Co-worker Who Fell
Setting: Kampong Umbi, Graveyard, Oilfield and Derrick
Antagonist (Abstract Concept): Death and Loss

Myanmar: "The Kindergarten Teacher"

Primary Character: U Nyan Sien
Secondary Characters: Narrator (Aung Thinn), The Crying Boy, The boy's grandmother, Other Kindergarten Students.
Setting: The primary school, Shwe In Taung pagoda, The museum
Antagonist (Abstract Concept): Emotional struggles, doubts, or moral dilemmas

Myanmar: "The Wedding Reception"

Primary Characters: Sein Hla (The groom), Mar Mar Tin (The bride)
Secondary Characters: Kywet Thoe (Sein Hla’s best man), Sein Sein Aye
Setting: Not explicitly mentioned in the text.

Thailand: "Boatman's Love Song" and "Three Line Poem"

Author: Uten Mahamid
Genre: Haiku
Note: Uten Mahamid writes a lot of Thai haiku, which are popular amongst young Thai writers.

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This quiz explores essential literary and sound devices used in poetry, such as similes, metaphors, and rhyme. Test your understanding of these techniques and how they enhance poetic expression. Perfect for students studying poetry at any level.