Poetry Week # 13 Vocabulary Flashcard (2023)

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What is consonance?

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Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds or consonant patterns at the end of words, creating a harmonious effect.

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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, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

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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 a narrative poem?

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A narrative poem is a type of poem that tells a story, often featuring characters and a plot.

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What is assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words, creating internal rhyming.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a literary device where a word imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures.

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What is a ballad?

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A ballad is a form of verse, often a narrative set to music, that tells a story, typically of love or adventure.

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What is a dramatic poem?

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A dramatic poem is a poem that involves the speech of one or more characters, often resembling a play.

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What is the purpose of rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme enhances the musical quality of a poem, creates rhythm, and can emphasize certain words or themes.