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What is prose?
Poetry does not use structured language to evoke emotion and meaning.
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What are poetic devices?
Techniques used in poetry to convey meanings or heighten effects.
A haiku consists of three lines with a --___ syllable pattern.
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Match the following types of poetry with their characteristics:
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What is the role of diction in poetry?
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Which of the following is an example of a type of poetry?
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What were you trying to convey in your poem?
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Which poetic form often focuses on nature?
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What type of diction is characterized by specific, detailed words that appeal to the senses?
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Which of the following examples illustrates abstract diction?
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In poetic style, which element is influenced by a poet's unique arrangement of words?
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What is not a type of imagery used in poetry?
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Which of the following best defines symbolism in poetry?
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What element of style refers to the poet's attitude or feelings toward the subject matter?
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Which of the following describes the primary focus of poetic style?
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Which type of diction uses general terms to describe emotions or concepts?
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Which meter consists of three anapests per line?
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What is characterized by a stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables?
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Which type of diction uses complex words and phrases?
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What type of diction features everyday language and colloquialisms?
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How many dactyls are there in a line of dactylic hexameter?
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Which poetic structure typically uses a variety of syllable patterns within lines?
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Which is an example of middle diction?
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Which example best illustrates high diction?
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What is internal rhyme?
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Which of the following describes iambic pentameter?
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Which characteristic is associated with slant rhyme?
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What is the primary function of meter in poetry?
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Which poetic style is characterized by the repetition of similar sounds?
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Which type of meter consists of four trochees per line?
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Which option represents an example of end rhyme?
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What distinguishes diction in poetry?
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Study Notes
Literature Overview
- Literature encompasses a broad body of written works, including both prose and poetry.
Prose vs. Poetry
- Prose follows a straightforward structure using sentences and paragraphs (examples: essays, short stories, novels).
- Poetry employs poetic devices and is structured in lines and stanzas (examples: sonnet, free verse, acrostic).
Poetry Features
- Persona: The voice or speaker within the poem.
- Dramatic Situation: The poem's setting and context.
- Rhyme: The use of similar end sounds in words.
- Rhythm: The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.
Poetic Devices
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Figures of Speech: Techniques used to convey meaning or enhance effect, including:
- Simile
- Metaphor
- Personification
- Symbolism: Words or objects representing something beyond their literal meaning.
- Diction: The choice of words in a poem.
- Syntax: The arrangement of words in a sentence.
- Tone: Reflects the speaker's attitude toward the subject or audience.
Types of Poetry
- Narrative Poetry: Tells a story (examples: epic, ballad).
- Dramatic Poetry: Written as a dialogue or monologue.
- Lyric Poetry: Expresses personal feelings (examples: sonnet, ode).
Additional Types of Poetry
- Haiku: Three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable count, often focusing on nature.
- Limerick: Five-line poem with an AABBA rhyme scheme, typically humorous.
- Free Verse: Lacks a specific rhyme or rhythm structure.
Example Poems
- Haiku: Captures themes of friendship and warmth.
- Limerick: Celebrates high school memories shared with friends.
- Free Verse: Evokes imagery of evening and urban solitude.
Group Activity
- Form groups of six.
- Choose a word from the word pool that inspires creativity.
- Create a four-line poem based on the selected word.
Guide Questions for Reflection
- Evaluate the words that inspire personal resonance.
- Discuss the impact of group collaboration on poetic creation.
- Identify the emotions or themes intended to be conveyed in the poem.
Vocabulary Unlocking
- Traveller: An individual who travels frequently.
- Antique: An object from ancient times.
- Visage: Refers to a person's face.
- Pedestal: The base supporting a statue or structure.
Types of Diction in Poetry
- Concrete diction uses specific, sensory details to evoke vivid imagery, e.g., "The warm sand slipped through my fingers."
- Abstract diction consists of general ideas or concepts, such as "Happiness fills the heart with a sense of joy."
Style in Poetry
- Style encompasses a poet's unique use of language, including diction, tone, rhythm, meter, and figurative language.
Elements of Style in Poetry
- Syntax refers to the arrangement of words, e.g., "In the meadow, where wildflowers bloom, I find peace."
- Imagery uses descriptive language to create sensory experiences:
- Visual: “The bright yellow sun rose... casting a golden glow.”
- Auditory: “The leaves rustled softly... creating a soothing whisper.”
- Olfactory: “The sweet scent of fresh-baked cookies... made everyone’s mouth water.”
- Tactile: “The rough bark felt cool and textured.”
- Gustatory: “The tartness of the lemonade made my tongue tingle.”
- Symbolism uses symbols to represent broader ideas, e.g., "The dove... a beacon of hope."
- Literary devices are techniques to enhance writing and convey deeper meanings.
- Tone reflects the poet's attitude toward the subject and audience.
Key Features of Poetry
- Poetry combines aesthetic and rhythmic qualities to evoke meanings beyond straightforward interpretation.
Rhyme in Poetry
- Rhyme is the correspondence of end sounds, enhancing rhythm and musicality.
- End rhyme occurs at the line's end, internal rhyme within a single line, and slant rhyme involves similar but not exact sounds.
Meter in Poetry
- Meter is the rhythmic structure, based on stressed and unstressed syllables, contributing to the poem’s musical quality.
Common Types of Meter
- Iambic pentameter has five iambs per line (unstressed/stressed), e.g., "Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?"
- Trochaic tetrameter consists of four trochees (stressed/unstressed), e.g., "Haunted houses are the best."
- Anapestic trimeter has three anapests (unstressed/unstressed/stressed), e.g., "And the sound of a voice that is still."
- Dactylic hexameter consists of six dactyls (stressed/unstressed/unstressed), e.g., “Sing, O goddess, the anger of Achilles.”
Diction in Poetry
- Diction refers to the poet's specific word choice, impacting mood and meaning.
- Diction types:
- Formal diction features sophisticated language and complex words, e.g., "The sun... bestows warmth upon the verdant landscape."
- Middle diction uses standard language understandable by a wide audience, e.g., "The sun shines brightly on the green fields."
- Informal diction includes everyday language and slang, e.g., "The sun is out, and the grass looks great."
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This quiz focuses on the different types and features of poetry as outlined in Unit 1 of the Literature syllabus. Test your understanding of poetic devices, forms, and the distinctions between prose and poetry. Ideal for students aiming to master poetry analysis.
