10 Questions
What is the definition of a semantic field?
Words about the same thing or shared meaning
What is an oxymoron?
A phrase that combines two opposite ideas
What is the definition of a volta in poetry?
The turning point in a poem
What is enjambment?
Continuing a sentence onto the next line with no punctuation
Which of the following is an example of symbolism?
All of the above
Match the poetic term with its description:
Caesura = Ending a sentence in the middle of a line Enjambment = Continuing a sentence onto the next line Volta = The turning point in a poem Juxtaposition = Placing two differing ideas close together to contrast
Match the literary technique with its explanation:
Extended metaphor = Continuing the ideas of a metaphor throughout a text Symbolism = Objects that represent bigger themes or emotions Metaphor = Describing something by comparing it to something else as fact Imagery = Using descriptive language to visualize the thing being described
Match the term with its meaning:
Semantic Field = Words about the same thing or shared meaning Oxymoron = A phrase with two opposite ideas joined together CSS = Styling web pages SQL = Database queries
Match the literary device with its function:
Volta = Marks the turning point in a poem Juxtaposition = Contrasting two differing ideas closely Metaphor = Describing something by direct comparison to another Symbolism = Using objects to represent larger themes or emotions
Match the term with its definition:
Enjambment = Continuing a sentence onto the next line without punctuation Caesura = Ending a sentence in the middle of a line with a full stop Extended metaphor = Extending metaphorical ideas throughout a text or extract Imagery = Using descriptive language for visualizing what is described
Test your knowledge of poetic devices by matching each term with its correct definition. Includes terms like volta, caesura, and extended metaphor.
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