Semifinal Lecture #1: Poetry Fundamentals

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What is the literary device used in the phrase 'Your face is as big as a seed'?

Personification

Metaphor

Apostrophe

Simile (correct)

What is the term for the omission of some words for economy and effect in poetry?

Word order

Punctuation

Shape

Ellipsis (correct)

What literary device is used in the phrase 'The bullet said to the heart: From now on we shall never part'?

Metaphor

Personification (correct)

Apostrophe

Simile

What figure of speech is used in the phrase 'The pen is mightier than the sword'?

Metonymy Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the abundance or lack of punctuation marks in poetry?

Punctuation Signup and view all the answers

What literary device is used in the phrase 'By the sweat of our brow, you will earn your food'?

Synecdoche Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental aspect of poetry that distinguishes it from ordinary language?

Its concentration of thought and feeling Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature shared by both music and poetry?

Their use of repetitive structures such as choruses and stanzas Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of rhythm in poetry?

To generate emotions and enhance ideas Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of a five-senses poem?

It describes a topic through the senses of sight, touch, smell, hearing, and taste Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of imagination in poetry, according to the text?

It is an imaginative awareness of experience expressed through meaning, sound, and rhythmic language choices Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a definition of poetry mentioned in the text?

A poem is a meaningful organization of words Signup and view all the answers

What is the term that refers to words whose sound is suggestive of their meaning?

Onomatopoeia Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an essay?

To explain or clear up an idea or point of view Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme of an essay?

The main point of the essay Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of an essay that distinguishes it from other forms of literature?

It is a short form of literary composition Signup and view all the answers

What is the term that describes the formation or use of words that imitate sounds?

Onomatopoeia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of an essay?

To explore a topic or idea Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an informal essay?

To organize thoughts and reflect on readings Signup and view all the answers

Which type of essay is based on a hypothesis or educated guess?

Speculative essay Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of a didactic essay?

To instruct the reader Signup and view all the answers

Which type of essay is written for pleasure and can be informative and convincing?

Informal essay Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a reflective essay?

It describes a moment or experience from one's life Signup and view all the answers

Which type of essay explores the natural world and its beauty and significance?

Nature essay Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of content themes?

To guide brainstorming and content planning efforts Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the introduction in an essay?

To guide the reader into the paper by introducing the topic Signup and view all the answers

What are the two major patterns of expository devices?

Deductive and inductive Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the body in an essay?

To support the main points presented in the thesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of form and structure in an essay?

To create a single impression or produce a single effect Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of unity of expression in an essay?

To ensure coherence and cohesion in the writing Signup and view all the answers