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Which of the following best defines 'metaphor'?
Which of the following best defines 'metaphor'?
- A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis
- Personification of inanimate objects
- A direct comparison stating one thing is another (correct)
- A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
Imagery refers to language that appeals to the senses.
Imagery refers to language that appeals to the senses.
True (A)
What is the purpose of using symbolism in poetry?
What is the purpose of using symbolism in poetry?
To represent abstract ideas or concepts through concrete images.
In poetry, _____ is used to create rhythm by repeating the same consonant sounds at the beginning of nearby words.
In poetry, _____ is used to create rhythm by repeating the same consonant sounds at the beginning of nearby words.
Match the poetic elements with their definitions:
Match the poetic elements with their definitions:
Flashcards
Figurative Language
Figurative Language
Language that uses figures of speech like similes and metaphors.
Stanza
Stanza
A grouped set of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph.
Imagery
Imagery
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.
Theme
Theme
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Tone
Tone
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Study Notes
Poetic Elements for Study
- Figurative Language: Includes simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and idiom. Refer to your poetry booklet for details.
- Stanza: A group of lines in a poem.
- Repetition: The repeated use of words or phrases.
- Rhyme/Rhyme Scheme: The pattern of rhyming words.
- Sound Devices: Includes onomatopoeia (words that imitate sounds), alliteration (repetition of consonant sounds), rhythm, and rhyme.
- Imagery: Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.
- Allusion: A reference to another work of literature, person, event, or place.
- Symbolism: The use of objects or actions to represent abstract ideas.
- Theme: The central idea or message conveyed by the poem.
- Tone: The author's attitude toward the subject matter.
- Mood: The feeling created in the reader by the poem.
- Speaker/Point-of-View: The voice or perspective from which the poem is told.
Analysis Skills to Practice
- Analyze the speaker: Understand the speaker's personality and perspective.
- Determine the theme: Identify the central message or meaning of the poem.
- Analyze structure's impact: Consider how the poem's structure (e.g., stanzas, rhyme scheme) affects its meaning.
- Support inferences: Identify details in the poem that support your interpretations and conclusions.
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