Poetry Unit Test

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is the use of figurative language to represent objects, actions, and ideas in a way that appeals to our physical senses.

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What is anaphora?

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Anaphora is the deliberate repetition of the first part of a sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect.

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Identify the figurative language in 'O Captain! My Captain!': 'O CAPTAIN! my Captain! our fearful trip is done; The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won.'

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Apostrophe and end rhyme.

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Identify the figurative language in 'O Captain! My Captain! rise up and hear the bells; Rise up-for you the flag is flung-for you the bugle trills.'

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Apostrophe, anaphora, alliteration, imagery.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, such as 'Every cloud has a silver lining.'

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is alliteration?

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

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What is symbolism in poetry?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, giving deeper meaning to the text.

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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.