Poetry Terms

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities or inanimate objects.

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Provide an example of personification.

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An example of personification is: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Provide an example of hyperbole.

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An example of hyperbole is: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or piece of literature, often used to make a comparison or to provide context.

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Provide an example of an allusion.

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An example of an allusion is: 'He was a real Romeo with the ladies,' referencing Shakespeare's character.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in poetry?

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Figurative language enhances the meaning, creates imagery, and evokes emotions in poetry.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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What is the difference between literal and figurative language?

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Literal language means exactly what it says, while figurative language uses metaphors, similes, and other devices to convey meanings beyond the literal.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.