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Which poetic device is demonstrated in the phrase 'The stars danced in the night sky'?
Which poetic device is demonstrated in the phrase 'The stars danced in the night sky'?
- Simile
- Personification (correct)
- Imagery
- Metaphor
Alliteration involves the repetition of similar ending vowels and consonants.
Alliteration involves the repetition of similar ending vowels and consonants.
False (B)
Provide an example of a simile.
Provide an example of a simile.
Her smile was like sunshine.
The term for a paragraph in a poem is called a _____?
The term for a paragraph in a poem is called a _____?
Match the following poetic devices with their definitions:
Match the following poetic devices with their definitions:
Flashcards
Metaphor
Metaphor
Describing something by saying it is something else.
Imagery
Imagery
Using descriptive language to create a mental picture.
Simile
Simile
Comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
Personification
Personification
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Alliteration
Alliteration
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Study Notes
Poetic Devices
- Metaphor: Describes one thing as another (e.g., "love is a rose").
- Imagery: Uses descriptive language to evoke a clear picture in the reader's mind (using senses).
- Simile: Compares two unlike things using "like," "as," "as if," or "as though."
- Personification: Gives human qualities to non-human things (e.g., "the wind whispered").
- Rhyme: Repetition of similar vowel and consonant sounds at the end of words.
- Stanza: A group of lines in a poem, often forming a unit.
- Alliteration: Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
- Onomatopoeia: A word that imitates the sound it describes.
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Test your understanding of various poetic devices with this engaging quiz. From metaphors to onomatopoeia, explore how these techniques enhance poetry and literature. Perfect for students and poetry enthusiasts alike!
