Theme in Poetry / Figurative Language Review

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What is a theme in poetry?

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A theme is the central idea or message that a poem conveys, often reflecting on universal human experiences.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?

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The little boy lied to his mother.

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What could be an example of a theme?

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Being prepared often leads to success.

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What is the meaning of connotation?

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The ideas and feelings associated with a word (positive, negative, or neutral).

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What is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words called?

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Alliteration.

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What figurative language is used in the sentence: 'The boy was a statue when the train passed him by'?

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Metaphor.

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What is the definition of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures.

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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 personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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What is hyperbole?

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