Unit 3 Poetry Vocab Flashcard

Front

What is a basic unit of a poem that together forms stanzas?

Back

line

Front

What term describes something that is healthy and strong?

Back

robust

Front

What is the term for fish eggs that are considered a special treat?

Back

caviar

Front

What word describes a feeling of hopelessness?

Back

desperate

Front

What is the term for excitement about something before it happens?

Back

anticipation

Front

What is the term for a group of lines in a poem?

Back

stanza

Front

What is the literary term for a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

Back

simile

Front

What is the term for a figure of speech that involves an exaggeration?

Back

hyperbole

Front

What is the term for the emotional atmosphere of a poem?

Back

mood

Front

What is the term for the main idea or underlying meaning of a poem?

Back

theme