Poetry Flashcard

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What is a Limerick?

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A Limerick is a humorous form of poetry that consists of five lines with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).

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What is a line in poetry?

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A line in poetry is a single row of words that may or may not follow strict punctuation rules, and it is part of a stanza.

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

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What is rhythm in poetry?

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Rhythm in poetry is the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A Metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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'.

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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 Symbolism in poetry?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities in poetry.

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What is an Ode?

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An Ode is a type of lyrical poem that expresses praise or admiration for a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a Sonnet?

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A Sonnet is a 14-line poem that typically follows a specific rhyme scheme and is often written in iambic pentameter.