Poetry Analysis Flashcard- M

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem, often described using letters to represent each sound.

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What does ABAB rhyme scheme mean?

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In an ABAB rhyme scheme, the first and third lines rhyme with each other, and the second and fourth lines rhyme with each other.

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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 the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is tone in poetry?

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Tone refers to the attitude or emotional quality of the poem, which can be conveyed through word choice and style.

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What does it mean if a poem has a silly tone?

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A silly tone in a poem means that the language and subject matter are light-hearted, playful, and not serious.

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What is the significance of the speaker in a poem?

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The speaker is the voice that narrates the poem, and their perspective shapes the reader's understanding of the poem's themes.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.