Wonders Unit 2 Week 5 Selection Test "Poetry"

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What does the word 'creative' mean?

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Having the ability to create or invent new things.

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Which word means almost the SAME as 'creative'?

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Talented.

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What does the word 'brittle' mean?

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Easily broken or destroyed.

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What is alliteration?

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

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Why do authors use alliteration in poetry?

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To create rhythm and emphasize certain words or themes.

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What does the author of the poem 'Fireflies at Dusk' compare fireflies to?

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Tiny lanterns.

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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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Which of the following contains a metaphor? 'The party was a swirling tornado.'

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This sentence uses a metaphor to describe the chaotic nature of the party.

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What is the purpose of using imagery in poetry?

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To create vivid pictures in the reader's mind using descriptive language.

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What is personification?

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Giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things.