Poetry Literary Devices
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What is the purpose of hyperbole in poetry?

  • To exaggerate ideas and draw attention. (correct)
  • To create a rhythm in the poem.
  • To provide a literal meaning.
  • To compare two unlike things.

Which poetic device involves giving human qualities to non-human things?

  • Metaphor
  • Personification (correct)
  • Irony
  • Satire

What distinguishes irony in poetry from literal language?

  • Irony conveys a meaning opposite to what is expected. (correct)
  • Irony uses exaggeration.
  • Irony is a form of pun.
  • Irony emphasizes rhythm.

Which poetic device is primarily characterized by the repetition of a line?

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What does satire aim to achieve in poetry?

<p>To exaggerate or humorously criticize something. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a metaphor do in poetry?

<p>Compares two things without using like or as. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which poetic device uses humor to highlight absurdity?

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What is the primary focus of a poem's theme?

<p>The overall subject or message conveyed. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a pun primarily used for in poetry?

<p>Playing with words that have different meanings. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which poetic device is characterized by an unexpected twist in meaning?

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Hyperbole

Exaggeration for emphasis.

Irony

Words with opposite meaning; different than expected.

Metaphor

Comparing things without 'like' or 'as'.

Personification

Giving human traits to non-human things.

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Theme

A poem's topic or main idea.

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Situational Irony

An event happening unexpectedly, contradicting what is expected.

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Verbal Irony

Saying something different from what you mean, often for humor or emphasis.

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Pun

Think of "I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down!"

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Refrain

A line or phrase repeated in a poem, creating emphasis and rhythm.

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Satire

Using humor or exaggeration to mock or criticize something, often social issues.

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Study Notes

Poetry

  • Hyperbole: Exaggeration of ideas in order to create emphasis and guide the reader's attention
  • Irony: Use of words where the meaning is the opposite of their usual meaning. Occurs when a line has both a literal meaning and a figurative meaning.
  • Literal: Words in their usual/most basic sense
  • Metaphor: Comparing things without using "like" or "as".
  • Personification: Giving human qualities to non-human things
  • Pun: A play on words with different meanings
  • Refrain: A repeated line occurring throughout
  • Rhythm: The beat of movement of the poem
  • Satire: Using humor or exaggeration to ridicule something
  • Theme: Subject(s): examples love/death

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Test your knowledge on various literary devices used in poetry. This quiz covers terms such as hyperbole, irony, metaphor, and more, providing insights into their significance and usage. Enhance your understanding of poetic techniques and elements.

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