Poems and Poetry Terms Review

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What is the purpose of the structure in the poem 'We Real Cool'?

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To create a sing-song rhythm.

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What is the overall theme of 'Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night'?

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The struggle against death and the importance of living life to the fullest.

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What does the speaker present in 'On Autumn' by Keats?

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An appreciative catalog of autumn’s attributes.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'Life is some kind of loathsome hag who is forever threatening to turn beautiful'?

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Metaphor.

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What technique does T.S. Eliot use in 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' to convey the speaker’s thoughts?

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Stream of consciousness.

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Define 'metaphor'.

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is 'stream of consciousness'?

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A narrative mode that attempts to capture the flow of thoughts and feelings in a character's mind.

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What is the significance of allusions in poetry?

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Allusions reference other texts, events, or figures to add depth and context to the poem.

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Explain the term 'internal rhyme'.

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A rhyme that occurs within a single line of verse, rather than at the end of lines.

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What is the theme of nostalgia in poetry?

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A longing for the past, often evoking feelings of warmth or sadness.