StudySync Unit 2B: Same Team - Poetry Terms

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

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A group or class that is considered the very best.

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What is a 'glider' as mentioned in poetry?

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A swinging sofa suspended from a frame.

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What does 'nonetheless' mean in the context of poetry?

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Despite what has just been said.

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Define 'rhythm' in poetry.

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The pattern of unstressed and stressed syllables in a line of poetry.

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What does 'tentatively' mean?

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With uncertainty.

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What is the significance of 'imagery' in poetry?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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How does 'metaphor' function in poetry?

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

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What is the role of 'simile' in poetry?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Define 'alliteration' and its effect in poetry.

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Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely placed words, creating rhythm and mood.

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What is 'personification' in poetry?

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