30 Questions
What are words called when they are spelled the same but pronounced differently?
Sight rhymes
What distinguishes poetry from prose?
Meter
What literary device is represented by a brief reference to a historical event or person?
Allusion
What does ambiguity in poetry refer to?
Multiple interpretations
In poetry, what does the term 'allegory' represent?
Symbolic representation
What is the purpose of finding precise words in poetry?
To carry the intended meaning
What is the main challenge for a poet in creating his works?
Choosing the right words to express ideas and feelings
Why do words need to be precisely right according to the text?
To entertain the listener while still having a perfect unanticipated meaning
What is the purpose of poetic devices according to the text?
To assist the writer in creating cogent and pleasing expressions
Why should poetry still evoke feelings when read silently based on the text?
To maintain the art created by the poet even when spoken
What is meant by 'hearing' the piece in relation to poetry?
Actively imagining how the poem sounds when spoken
Why must poetic expressions appear simple and unpretentious despite probing deep into human thought and emotion?
To allow readers of varying comprehension levels to connect with the poem
Which literary device involves addressing a real or imagined listener or inanimate object by name?
Apostrophe
What does connotation refer to in the context of language?
The implications and associations of a word beyond its literal meaning
Which term refers to closely arranged things with strikingly different characteristics?
Contrast
What is the meaning of denotation when considering words?
The literal meaning of a word apart from associations or connotations
Which figure of speech was once clever and original but has now become outdated due to overuse?
Cliché
Which literary device involves comparing something unfamiliar to something familiar?
Analogy
What term is used to refer to the pervasive presence behind a poem's overall work?
Voice
In which point of view does the speaker tell the story from his/her perspective using 'I'?
3rd Person limited
What does the line in poetry usually indicate?
Natural pauses
Which part of poetry is arranged in metrical patterns and can vary in length based on convention or the poet's choice?
Verse
What is the role of the speaker in 3rd Person limited point of view?
Telling about other characters through one person's limited perceptions
Why does traditional verse forms limit the length of each line?
To maintain a specific metrical pattern
Which figure of speech involves substituting something innocuous for something potentially hurtful or offensive?
Euphemism
Which literary device is defined as a direct comparison between two unlike things, stating that one is the other or does the action of the other?
Metaphor
What type of statement uses a contradictory situation to reveal a reality different from what appears to be true?
Irony
Which figure of speech involves a combination of two words that seem to contradict each other?
Oxymoron
What is the purpose of hyperbole in literature?
To use outrageous exaggeration for effect
In which figure of speech is a person, place, or thing referred to by something closely associated with it?
Metonymy
Explore the intricacies of poetic devices and the art of using words to create profound and meaningful poetry. Understand how poets carefully select and craft words to evoke emotions, convey messages, and captivate readers. Test your knowledge on the various techniques employed by poets to enhance the beauty and impact of their literary works.
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