Poetic Devices & Figurative Language Flashcard

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Imagery in poetry refers to details that appeal to our senses, creating clear and strong images.

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Using details that appeal to our senses to create a clear and strong image in our minds.

Answer explanation

Imagery in poetry refers to using sensory details to create vivid mental images. It helps readers visualize and understand the poem better.

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Name the figure of speech that compares two different things directly without 'like' or 'as'.

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Metaphor

Answer explanation

A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. It is the correct choice in this question.

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Hyperbole in poetry:

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Language made bigger or overstated to make a point.

Answer explanation

Hyperbole in poetry means language is exaggerated to make a point.

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Allusion in poetry hints at significant people, places, things, or ideas in history, culture, literature, or politics.

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To hint at a person, place, thing, or idea that is important in history, culture, literature, or politics.

Answer explanation

Allusion in poetry is used to hint at important historical, cultural, literary, or political references.

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Literary tool using opposite ideas for surprise?

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Oxymoron

Answer explanation

The literary tool that uses two opposite ideas to create a surprising effect is called an oxymoron. It combines contradictory terms to emphasize a point or create a unique impact.

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Consonance in poetry refers to repeating consonant sounds, usually at the end of words.

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Repeating consonant sounds at the end of words.

Answer explanation

Consonance in poetry means repeating the same consonant sounds, usually at the end of words. It adds musicality and rhythm to the verse.

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Enjambment in poetry:

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Lets a sentence continue without a break, even past the end of a line, couplet, or stanza.

Answer explanation

Enjambment allows a sentence to continue without a break, even beyond the end of a line, couplet, or stanza. It is the correct choice.

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Technique using the same starting sound in words?

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Alliteration

Answer explanation

The technique where the same starting sound is used in a series of words is called alliteration. It is a literary device that adds rhythm and emphasis to a sentence.

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Pattern of end sounds in a poem?

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Rhyme Scheme

Answer explanation

The pattern of end sounds in a poem is called the rhyme scheme. It helps create a rhythmic and melodic effect in the poem.

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Juxtaposition in poetry:

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Shows different qualities by placing things close together.

Answer explanation

Juxtaposition in poetry shows different qualities by putting two or more things close together.