Lyric Poetry and Consonance, Assonance, Apostrophe & Enjambment

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What is lyric poetry?

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A poem which consists of a single speaker expressing a state of mind, emotion, or thought.

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Define assonance.

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The repetition of vowel sounds in a line.

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What is consonance?

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The repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity within a line.

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What is enjambment?

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The continuation of a sentence or clause across a line break in poetry.

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What is apostrophe in poetry?

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A figure of speech in which the poet addresses an absent person, an abstract idea, or a thing.

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Example of assonance: 'Fleet feet sweep by sleeping geese.' What does this illustrate?

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This illustrates the repetition of vowel sounds.

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Identify the line containing alliteration: 'Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary.'

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This line contains alliteration with the repetition of the 'w' sound.

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What are the characteristics of elegies?

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Typically melancholy, attempts to offer consolation, serious reflection.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of elegies?

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Very structured in form.

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What is the purpose of lyric poetry?

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To express personal feelings and emotions of the speaker.