StudySync Unit 2B: Same Team - Poetry Terms

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What does 'tentatively' mean?

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with uncertainty

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What is a 'stoop'?

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a porch, entryway steps or entrance to a house

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What does 'elite' refer to?

Back

of a group or class that is considered the very best

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What does 'eerie' mean?

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unexpected, strange, or mysterious

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What does 'involuntary' mean?

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not done by choice; happening without control

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What is the meaning of 'mood' in poetry?

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the emotional atmosphere created by the poem

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What does 'imagery' refer to in poetry?

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descriptive language that appeals to the senses

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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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What is 'personification'?

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attributing human characteristics to non-human things or abstract ideas.

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What does 'theme' mean in literature?

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the central idea or message conveyed in a work of literature.