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What is the purpose of hyperbole in poetry?
What is the purpose of hyperbole in poetry?
Which poetic device involves giving human qualities to non-human things?
Which poetic device involves giving human qualities to non-human things?
What distinguishes irony in poetry from literal language?
What distinguishes irony in poetry from literal language?
Which poetic device is primarily characterized by the repetition of a line?
Which poetic device is primarily characterized by the repetition of a line?
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What does satire aim to achieve in poetry?
What does satire aim to achieve in poetry?
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What does a metaphor do in poetry?
What does a metaphor do in poetry?
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Which poetic device uses humor to highlight absurdity?
Which poetic device uses humor to highlight absurdity?
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What is the primary focus of a poem's theme?
What is the primary focus of a poem's theme?
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What is a pun primarily used for in poetry?
What is a pun primarily used for in poetry?
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Which poetic device is characterized by an unexpected twist in meaning?
Which poetic device is characterized by an unexpected twist in meaning?
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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.