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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'.
simile
Personification involves giving ______ characteristics to non-human objects.
human
In poetry, rhyme refers to the repetition of similar ______ at the ends of lines.
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Symbolism uses objects or colors to represent deeper ______ beyond their literal significance.
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The tone of a poem can be playful, serious, or even ______.
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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial ______ sounds in a series of words.
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Hyperbole is an extreme ______ used for effect.
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Onomatopoeia refers to a word that imitates the ______ it represents.
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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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Test your knowledge on various literary devices such as imagery, metaphor, simile, and symbolism. This quiz will explore their definitions, uses, and examples in literature. Perfect for literature enthusiasts and students alike!
