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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the ______, creating vivid mental pictures for the reader.
Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the ______, creating vivid mental pictures for the reader.
senses
A ______ is a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.
A ______ is a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.
simile
Personification involves giving ______ characteristics to non-human objects.
Personification involves giving ______ characteristics to non-human objects.
human
In poetry, rhyme refers to the repetition of similar ______ at the ends of lines.
In poetry, rhyme refers to the repetition of similar ______ at the ends of lines.
Symbolism uses objects or colors to represent deeper ______ beyond their literal significance.
Symbolism uses objects or colors to represent deeper ______ beyond their literal significance.
The tone of a poem can be playful, serious, or even ______.
The tone of a poem can be playful, serious, or even ______.
Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial ______ sounds in a series of words.
Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial ______ sounds in a series of words.
Hyperbole is an extreme ______ used for effect.
Hyperbole is an extreme ______ used for effect.
Onomatopoeia refers to a word that imitates the ______ it represents.
Onomatopoeia refers to a word that imitates the ______ it represents.
The emotional atmosphere of a poem is known as its ______.
The emotional atmosphere of a poem is known as its ______.
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Study Notes
Imagery
- Appeals to the senses
- Creates vivid mental pictures
- Types: visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile
- Example: "The scent of fresh rain on the earth"
Metaphor
- Comparison between two unlike things
- Suggests a similarity or shared characteristic
- Example: "Time is a thief"
Simile
- Comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as"
- Example: "Her smile was as bright as the sun"
Personification
- Giving human characteristics to non-human objects, animals, or abstract concepts
- Example: "The wind whispered through the trees"
Symbolism
- Objects, colors, or elements represent deeper meanings or ideas
- Example: "A dove symbolizes peace"
Rhyme
- Repetition of similar sounds, usually at the end of lines in poetry
- Common rhyme schemes: AABB, ABAB, ABCB
Tone
- Conveyed through word choice, imagery, syntax and overall style
- Examples: playful, serious, nostalgic, melancholic, sarcastic, hopeful, reflective
Mood
- Emotional atmosphere or feeling evoked by the poem
- Ranges from joyful and celebratory to dark and ominous
Alliteration
- Repetition of the same initial consonant sounds
- Example: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
Hyperbole
- Extreme exaggeration used for effect
- Example: "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."
Onomatopoeia
- Word that imitates the sound it represents
- Example: "The bees buzzed loudly in the garden."
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