Poem Analysis Flashcard

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What is the first step in analyzing a poem?

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Do an initial reading and jot questions in the margins.

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This type of figurative language is an extreme exaggeration:

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Hyperbole.

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Why is it important to reread the poem after completing your analysis?

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To confirm your annotations and discover new insights.

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Why is it helpful to jot down questions during the initial reading?

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To remember confusing parts for later analysis.

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The theme of a poem is:

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The overall message or lesson the author wants you to take away.

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What is figurative language?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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What is a metaphor?

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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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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects.

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What is the rhyme scheme of a poem?

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The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line, often described using letters to represent sounds.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.