Poetry Review Game

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggeration used for emphasis or 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.

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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An example of hyperbole is: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents.

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What is consonance?

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Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity within a sentence or phrase.

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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 'like' or 'as'.

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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 without using '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 assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.

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What is the purpose of sound devices in poetry?

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Sound devices enhance the musical quality of poetry and create rhythm and mood.