Poetry Terms

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What is onomatopoeia?

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The use of a word whose sound suggests its meaning, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What does 'tone' refer to in poetry?

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A writer’s or speaker’s attitude toward a subject or audience.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Words or phrases that appeal to the five senses, creating vivid descriptions.

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True or False: All poems must rhyme.

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False.

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What is free verse?

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Poems that don't have a regular rhythm or sound.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

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What is symbolism in poetry?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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What is alliteration?

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

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What is a couplet?

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A pair of lines in a poem that usually rhyme and have the same meter.

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What is personification?

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