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Which poetic structure is characterized by two rhyming lines?
Which poetic structure is characterized by two rhyming lines?
- Couplet (correct)
- Tercet
- Quatrain
- Cinquain
Tone in poetry refers to the feeling evoked in the reader by the subject and characters.
Tone in poetry refers to the feeling evoked in the reader by the subject and characters.
False (B)
What is the term for a narrative song passed down orally?
What is the term for a narrative song passed down orally?
ballad
The repetition of similar beginning consonant sounds is known as ______.
The repetition of similar beginning consonant sounds is known as ______.
Match the poetic devices with their definitions:
Match the poetic devices with their definitions:
Which type of imagery appeals to the sense of taste?
Which type of imagery appeals to the sense of taste?
An oxymoron combines two similar words to create a new meaning.
An oxymoron combines two similar words to create a new meaning.
Which poetic form consists of five lines with a specific syllable count of 5-7-5-7-7?
Which poetic form consists of five lines with a specific syllable count of 5-7-5-7-7?
Flashcards
Couplet
Couplet
A stanza consisting of 2 lines that rhyme.
Imagery
Imagery
Language used to create visual and sensory experiences in poetry.
Symbolism
Symbolism
The use of symbols to convey specific meanings in poetry.
Haiku
Haiku
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Alliteration
Alliteration
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Simile
Simile
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Epic
Epic
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Tone
Tone
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Study Notes
Poetic Structures
- Couplet: Two rhyming lines.
- Tercet: Three lines with a rhyme scheme.
- Quatrain: Four lines with a rhyme scheme.
- Cinquain: Five lines with a rhyme scheme.
Tone and Mood
- Tone: The author's attitude toward the subject and characters.
- Mood: The feelings evoked in the reader by the subject and characters.
Symbolism
- Poets use symbolism to convey specific meanings to the audience.
Lyric Poetry
- Haiku: A Japanese form of poetry with 17 syllables (5-7-5).
- Tanka: A Japanese form of poetry with 31 syllables arranged in 5 lines.
- Sijo: A Korean verse form with 14-16 syllables in three lines.
Narrative Poetry
- Epic: A long poetic story about a hero's life and journey.
- Ballad: A narrative song, often passed down orally.
Imagery
- Visual Imagery: Describes colors, shapes, size, and patterns.
- Auditory Imagery: Describes sounds, noises, or lack thereof.
- Olfactory Imagery: Describes smells.
- Gustatory Imagery: Describes tastes.
- Tactile Imagery: Describes textures, temperatures, and feelings of touch.
Poetic Devices: Sound Devices
- Alliteration: Repetition of initial consonant sounds.
- Consonance: Repetition of consonant sounds in the middle or at the end of words.
- Assonance: Repetition of vowel sounds.
- Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate sounds.
- Pun: A play on words.
Poetic Devices: Figures of Speech
- Simile: Comparing two things using "like" or "as."
- Metaphor: Comparing two things directly, without using "like" or "as."
- Personification: Giving human qualities to non-human things.
- Apostrophe: Addressing an absent person or thing.
- Oxymoron: Combining contradictory terms.
- Synecdoche: Using a part to represent the whole.
- Metonymy: Using a related item to represent something.
- Euphemism: Replacing a harsh word with a milder one.
- Hyperbole: Exaggeration.
- Irony: A contrast between expectation and reality.
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Explore various poetic structures such as couplets, tercets, and quatrains. Learn about tone, mood, and symbolism in poetry. Discover different forms of lyric and narrative poetry, including haiku, epic, and ballad.
