Poetry Terms

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What is a sound device in poetry?

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An element in literature that emphasizes sound, including techniques such as alliteration, assonance, and onomatopoeia.

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What does the term 'tone' refer to in poetry?

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The author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience.

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Define onomatopoeia in the context of poetry.

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Words whose sounds imitate their meaning, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What are stanzas in poetry?

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Groups of lines in a poem, often separated by a space.

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Explain the concept of meter in poetry.

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The arrangement of a line of poetry by the number of syllables and the rhythm of accented, or stressed, syllables.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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Define assonance in poetry.

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The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.

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What is the significance of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery involves using descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures and appeal to the senses.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.