Long Way Down Poetic Devices Practice Flashcard

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures. It helps readers visualize scenes, sounds, and feelings.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things or abstract concepts. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature. It is used to create connections or add meaning.

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How does the use of similes enhance poetry?

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Similes enhance poetry by creating vivid comparisons that help readers understand emotions and imagery more deeply.

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What effect does personification have in poetry?

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Personification gives life to inanimate objects or abstract ideas, making them relatable and enhancing emotional impact.

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Why is imagery important in poetry?

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Imagery is important because it engages the reader's senses, making the poem more immersive and impactful.