Figurative Language & Poetry Terminology Test

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is an allusion?

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A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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The use of a word or phrase that imitates or suggests the sound of what it describes.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is symbolism?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, giving deeper meaning to objects, characters, or events.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.

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What is tone in poetry?

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The attitude or emotional quality of the speaker's voice in a poem, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is mood in poetry?

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The emotional atmosphere created by a poem, influencing how the reader feels.