Unseen Poetry: Important Techniques
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What is an allusion in poetry?

  • A reference to another work of literature, event, or person outside the poem (correct)
  • The repetition of the same word or phrase at the start of successive lines
  • A structural technique used to create rhyme
  • A type of metaphor involving natural elements

    • What defines anaphora in poetic terms?

  • A pause in the middle of a line
  • The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases or lines (correct)
  • A direct address to someone or something not present
  • A metaphorical use of language

    • What is an anapaest in poetry?

  • A metrical foot with one long (stressed) syllable followed by two short (unstressed) syllables
  • A metrical foot with two short (unstressed) syllables followed by one long (stressed) syllable (correct)
  • A rhyme scheme used in sonnets
  • A type of enjambment

    • What is an apostrophe in poetry?

    <p>The direct address of an inanimate object, abstract qualities, or a person not present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does caesura mean in poetic terms?

    <p>A pause for a beat in the rhythm of a verse, often indicated by punctuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is chiasmus in poetry?

    <p>A structure where words, grammatical constructions, or concepts are repeated in reverse order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a couplet in poetry?

    <p>A stanza of two lines, often rhymed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does end-stop mean in poetry?

    <p>The use of terminal punctuation like a period, colon, or semicolon at the end of a line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is enjambment in poetry?

    <p>The continuation of a sentence or clause across a line break without a major pause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is iambic pentameter?

    <p>A line consisting of five metrical feet, each foot having an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a quatrain in poetry?

    <p>A four-line stanza or grouping of four lines of verse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a refrain in poetry?

    <p>A repeated line or set of lines in a poem or song, typically at the end of each stanza</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a volta in the context of poetry?

    <p>The shift or transition in thought or emotion in a sonnet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Poetic Devices and Terminology

    Allusion

    • An indirect reference to a person, place, event, or work of art outside the text itself

    Anaphora

    • A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of successive clauses or lines

    Meter and Foot

    • An anapaest is a metrical foot consisting of two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable

    Apostrophe

    • A figure of speech in which a speaker addresses a person, place, or thing that is not present

    Caesura

    • A pause or break within a line of poetry, often indicated by punctuation

    Chiasmus

    • A reversal of word order in successive clauses or lines, often used to create a sense of balance and harmony

    Couplet

    • A unit of two lines that rhyme with each other, often used to conclude a poem or section

    Punctuation and Lineation

    • End-stop refers to the use of punctuation to separate lines of poetry
    • Enjambment refers to the running on of a sentence or phrase from one line to the next without a pause

    Meter and Iambic Pentameter

    • Iambic pentameter is a type of meter that consists of five iambs (unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable) per line

    Poetic Forms

    • A quatrain is a four-line stanza or poem, often with a specific rhyme scheme

    Refrain and Repetition

    • A refrain is a line or phrase that is repeated at regular intervals throughout a poem, often to create a sense of unity and cohesion

    Volta

    • A shift or turn in the poem's tone, point of view, or direction, often marked by a change in language or imagery

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