9th Poetry Term Review

9th Poetry Term Review

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English

9th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.8.10, RL.8.4, RL.8.3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech in which one thing is referred to as another; for example, 'my love is a fragile flower.'

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a rhyme scheme?

Back

A pattern of rhyme at the end of lines in a poem, measured with letters (e.g., ABC).

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is iambic pentameter?

Back

A pattern in which an unstressed syllable is followed by a stressed syllable, typically five times per line, resembling the rhythm of a heartbeat.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is alliteration?

Back

Using words with the same beginning sound to highlight key words, make a poem memorable, or create a feeling or mood.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is meter in poetry?

Back

The measured arrangement of sounds/beats in a poem, including the poet’s placement of emphasis and the number of syllables per line.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'; for example, 'as brave as a lion.'

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is symbolism in poetry?

Back

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities; for example, a dove symbolizes peace.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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