Poetry Flashcard

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What does 'tone' refer to in the context of poetry?

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The poet's or speaker's attitude toward the subject, the reader, or himself/herself.

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What is the term for a writer using descriptive language and sensory language to create a mental image for readers?

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Imagery.

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What literary device is exemplified by 'The dancing leaves; the maddening clouds'?

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Personification.

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True or False: Annotation helps you to interact with the text for better reading comprehension.

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True.

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What is the term for the repetition of a vowel sound in a sentence or line of words?

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Assonance.

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What is 'alliteration'?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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Define 'rhyme scheme'.

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The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem.

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What does 'imagery' mean in poetry?

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Language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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What is 'personification'?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human things.

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What is the purpose of using 'hyperbole' in poetry?

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To create emphasis or a dramatic effect through exaggerated statements.