Literary Devices and Poetry Techniques
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What is an example of a literary device that involves comparing two things without using 'like' or 'as'?

  • Metaphor (correct)
  • Alliteration
  • Oxymoron
  • Simile

Which feature is characteristic of an interior monologue?

  • Dialogue between multiple characters
  • The expression of a character's internal thoughts (correct)
  • A description of external events
  • A character speaking to an audience

What structural characteristic defines a sestina?

  • Six stanzas of six lines each with repeating last words (correct)
  • A series of couplets
  • Four stanzas of five lines each
  • A single stanza of eight lines

What is hyperbole best defined as?

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Which of the following best describes an oxymoron?

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What characterizes a found poem?

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How is a persona poem defined?

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What is a key difference between a seed poem and a haiku?

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What does enjambment refer to in poetry?

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Which type of narration allows for multiple perspectives?

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What is one effect of repetition in poetry?

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How do specific word choices affect a piece of writing?

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What is the impact of line breaks in poetry?

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Which option best describes the influence of line length on a reading experience?

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What role does self-critique play in personal writing growth?

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Simile

Comparing two things using "like" or "as" (e.g., "The sky is like a blue blanket.")

Metaphor

Comparing two things without using "like" or "as" (e.g., "He is a lion in battle.")

Dramatic Monologue

A speech by one character directed at another character or audience, revealing thoughts and feelings (e.g., Hamlet's soliloquies)

Interior Monologue

A character's internal thoughts and feelings, often used in stories to reveal their inner world (e.g., stream of consciousness)

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Sestina

A six-stanza poem where the last words of each line in the first stanza are repeated in a specific order in subsequent stanzas (e.g., Elizabeth Bishop's "Sestina")

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Found Poem

A poem created by using words and phrases taken directly from another source, like a printed text.

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Persona Poem

A poem written from the perspective of a character or another person, not the author.

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Enjambment

A poem where the lines continue the thought or idea without stopping at the end of the line.

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Concrete Poem

A poem that takes the shape of a concrete object, like a tree or a heart.

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Blackout Poem (or Redacted Poem)

A poem made by blacking out words or lines from an existing poem, creating a new poem from what's left.

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Word Choice

The choice of specific words, and how they impact the overall tone and meaning of a piece of writing.

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Line Breaks

The way a writer breaks up their lines, affecting the rhythm and speed at which the writing is read.

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Line Length

The length of each line in a piece of writing, which can alter the reading experience.

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Repetition

The way a writer uses repetition of words or phrases for artistic effect. It can create emphasis, rhythm, or reinforce ideas.

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Explain Poetic Choices

Analyzing a piece of writing to understand the author's choices and their impact on the meaning and effect.

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