Poetry - Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is the term for words that imitate sounds?

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Onomatopoeia: A literary term that refers to words that sound like what they mean, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What type of poem is a sonnet?

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A sonnet is a 14-line poem typically written in iambic pentameter, often exploring themes of love or nature.

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What is assonance in poetry?

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Assonance: The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words, creating a musical effect, e.g., 'The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.'

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What is a sestet in poetry?

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A sestet is a six-line stanza or poem, often used in sonnets as the second part of the poem.

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What is a lyric poem?

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A lyric poem is a highly musical verse that expresses the observations and feelings of a single speaker.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration: The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words, e.g., 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is a ballad?

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A ballad is a narrative poem that tells a story, often in a musical form, and typically has a simple rhyme scheme.

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What is a haiku?

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A haiku is a traditional Japanese form of poetry consisting of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5.

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What is consonance in poetry?

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Consonance: The repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity, often at the end of words, e.g., 'The lumpy, bumpy road.'

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery: Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures for the reader.