IB English A: Literature PoetryTerms Flashcard

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What is hyperbole?

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A deliberate exaggeration for effect.

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What does 'connotation' refer to?

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An association suggested by a word.

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What is the role of symbolism in poetry?

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To represent ideas or concepts through tangible objects.

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What literary device is used when the wind is described as whispering secrets?

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Personification.

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What does 'allusion' mean in literary terms?

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A direct reference to another work or event.

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What is 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 the definition of imagery in poetry?

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

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What is the purpose of a stanza in a poem?

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To group lines together, often to organize thoughts or themes.

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What is the meaning of 'tone' in poetry?

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The attitude or emotional quality conveyed by the poet's word choice.

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What is a simile?

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