Poetry: Figurative Language Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is Poetry?

A form of prose

An ancient writing form that expresses thought in verse (correct)

A type of painting

A musical composition

What does Mood refer to in a poem?

The feeling or emotion created by a poem or story.

Hyperbole is a form of understatement used to create humor.

False

Define Idiom.

An expression that means something different from what it says. Signup and view all the answers

What is Imagery?

Words or phrases that appeal to the senses and create mental images. Signup and view all the answers

What is Assonance?

Repetition of similar vowel sounds. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Stanza?

A division of poetry or a part of a song or poem. Signup and view all the answers

What is Free Verse?

Poetry with no rhyme or pattern. Signup and view all the answers

Define Metaphor.

A comparison between two or more objects without the use of 'like' or 'as'. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Simile?

A comparison between two or more objects using the words 'like' or 'as'. Signup and view all the answers

What does Personification mean?

Giving human qualities or actions to something that is non-human. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Symbol?

Something concrete that stands for something abstract. Signup and view all the answers

Define Style in poetry.

The way the poem is written, including the length of meters, number of stanzas, and rhyme techniques. Signup and view all the answers

What is Theme?

The message, point of view, and idea of the poem. Signup and view all the answers

What is Voice Inflection?

Modulation in pitch or tone of the voice for emphasis or emotion. Signup and view all the answers

Define Alliteration.

The repetition of beginning consonant sounds in a group of words. Signup and view all the answers

What does Onomatopoeia mean?

A word whose sound suggests its meaning. Signup and view all the answers

What is Rhyme?

The repetition of end sounds in words. Signup and view all the answers

Define Rhythm.

The pattern of beats or stresses in language. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Poetic Element?

A literary element found within a poem such as alliteration, metaphor, onomatopoeia, repetition, rhyme, rhythm, and simile. Signup and view all the answers

What does Repetition mean?

The repeating of words or phrases. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Poetry and Its Elements

Poetry is an ancient writing form that conveys thoughts through verse.
Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere created by a poem or story.
Hyperbole is a deliberate exaggeration for emphasis or humor, e.g., "I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse."
Idioms are expressions with meanings separate from their literal interpretations, such as "Shake a leg!" or "You let the cat out of the bag!"

Descriptive Language Techniques

Imagery employs words or phrases that engage the five senses and create vivid mental pictures.
Assonance involves the repetition of similar vowel sounds within a phrase.
Alliteration features the repeated initial consonant sounds in a series of words, e.g., "Cows are craving cuisine crunch crops."
Onomatopoeia refers to words that mimic sounds, like "plop," "buzz," and "snap."

Structure and Form

A stanza is a structural unit of poetry or a section of a song, similar to a paragraph.
Free verse poetry lacks a specific rhyme scheme or rhythmic pattern, allowing greater freedom of expression.
Style encompasses the overall writing approach of a poem, including meter length, stanza count, and rhyme techniques.

Comparisons and Symbolism

Metaphors compare two or more objects directly without using "like" or "as."
Similes make comparisons between objects using the terms "like" or "as."
Personification attributes human qualities or actions to non-human entities, including animals and abstract ideas.
Symbols are tangible items that represent abstract concepts, such as a flag symbolizing national pride.

Themes and Repetition

The theme encapsulates the underlying message, point of view, or central idea of a poem.
Voice inflection involves changing the pitch or tone of voice to convey emotional emphasis.
Rhythm represents the pattern of beats or stresses in language and contributes to the poem's mood.
Repetition involves the recurrent use of words or phrases to emphasize particular ideas or themes.

Poetic Elements and Rhyme

Poetic elements include various literary devices found within poetry, such as alliteration, metaphor, onomatopoeia, and rhythm.
Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds at the end of words, enhancing musical quality in poetry.

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Explore key terms and concepts related to figurative language in poetry with these informative flashcards. Understand essential definitions such as mood, hyperbole, and idioms to enhance your appreciation of poetic expression. Perfect for students and poetry enthusiasts alike.