Poetry Flashcard

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What is poetry primarily concerned with?

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The aesthetic of words/language

Answer explanation

Poetry is primarily concerned with the aesthetic of words and language, focusing on their beauty, rhythm, and emotional impact, rather than just structure, accuracy, or length.

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What does poetry focus on besides the aesthetic of words?

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Expression of feelings and ideas

Answer explanation

Poetry primarily focuses on the expression of feelings and ideas, using language to convey emotions and thoughts, rather than on scientific facts, historical events, or mathematical equations.

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Which element of poetry can be described as the rhythm of the poem?

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Meter

Answer explanation

The rhythm of a poem is defined by its meter, which refers to the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables. Stanzas, rhyme schemes, and tone contribute to a poem's structure and feel, but meter specifically addresses its rhythm.

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Which element of poetry is essential for creating musicality in a poem? Options: Stanza, Meter, Rhyme Scheme, Theme

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Meter

Answer explanation

Meter is essential for creating musicality in a poem as it establishes a rhythmic structure. It dictates the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables, enhancing the poem's flow and sound, making it more lyrical.

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What does the speaker suggest about summer in Sonnet 18? Options: It is too short, It is eternal, It is too long, It is unpredictable

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It is too short

Answer explanation

In Sonnet 18, the speaker suggests that summer is too short by comparing it to a more enduring beauty. He implies that summer's beauty fades quickly, making it less eternal than the beauty captured in his verse.

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What does the speaker say about the subject's eternal summer in Sonnet 18? Options: It shall not fade, It will fade quickly, It is unpredictable, It is harsh and cold

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It shall not fade

Answer explanation

The speaker asserts that the subject's eternal summer "shall not fade," emphasizing its everlasting beauty and contrast to the fleeting nature of a real summer. This highlights the permanence of the subject's charm.

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What does the speaker say about the duration of the poem's impact in Sonnet 18?

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As long as men can breathe, or eyes can see

Answer explanation

The speaker asserts that the poem's impact will last "As long as men can breathe, or eyes can see," indicating its eternal nature, contrasting with the other options that suggest a limited duration.

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Who is the author of "The Raven"?

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Edgar Allan Poe

Answer explanation

The author of "The Raven" is Edgar Allan Poe, a renowned American poet known for his dark and macabre themes. The other options, William Shakespeare, Robert Frost, and Emily Dickinson, are notable poets but did not write this poem.

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What is the purpose of literary devices?

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To convey the author's message

Answer explanation

Literary devices are tools used by authors to enhance their writing and effectively convey their message. They help to create deeper meaning, evoke emotions, and engage readers, making 'To convey the author's message' the correct choice.

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Type of figurative language that uses exaggeration?

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Hyperbole

Answer explanation

Hyperbole is a type of figurative language that involves deliberate exaggeration for emphasis or effect. Unlike similes and metaphors, which make comparisons, hyperbole specifically focuses on overstating something.

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