12th Poetry Unit

Front

What style of writing seeks to say the most with the fewest words?

Back

Verse

Front

True or False: Poetry's origin is found in the verse stories that were used prior to books.

Back

True

Front

What is a figure of speech in which a person, place, or thing means more than it seems?

Back

Symbolism

Front

What term refers to non-interpretive language?

Back

Literal

Front

What is the rhyme scheme for most Shakespearean sonnets?

Back

ABAB CDCD EFEF GG

Front

Define 'metaphor'.

Back

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

Front

What is 'figurative language'?

Back

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

Front

What is the purpose of a simile?

Back

To compare two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What does 'hyperbole' mean?

Back

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

Front

What is the main theme of most poetry?

Back

Exploration of emotions, experiences, and ideas.