Poetic Devices Review

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What refers to words and phrases that appeal to the five senses?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that engages the reader's senses, creating vivid mental pictures.

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What is the use of words that imitate the sounds they describe?

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Onomatopoeia is a literary device where the word's pronunciation resembles the sound it describes, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is a direct comparison between two things without using 'like' or 'as'?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things, suggesting they are alike in a significant way.

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What is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally?

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Hyperbole is a rhetorical device that uses extreme exaggeration to emphasize a point or create a dramatic effect.

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What is a group of lines in a poem called?

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A stanza is a set of lines grouped together in a poem, often sharing a common rhyme scheme or theme.

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What is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words called?

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Alliteration is a poetic device that involves the repetition of the same consonant sounds at the start of closely placed words.

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What is a figure of speech that gives human qualities to non-human things?

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Personification is a literary device where human traits are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as' to highlight similarities.

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What is the central idea or message in a piece of literature?

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The theme is the underlying message or main idea that the author conveys through the narrative.

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What is a recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story?

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A motif is a repeated idea, theme, or symbol that helps to develop the narrative and reinforce the main themes.