Poem Practice

Front

What is alliteration?

Back

Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used in poetry to create rhythm and musicality.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What is rhyme?

Back

Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in the final syllables of words, often used in poetry to create a musical effect.

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

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

Front

What is personification?

Back

Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

Front

What is hyperbole?

Back

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

Front

What is the main idea of a poem?

Back

The main idea of a poem is the central theme or message that the poet wants to convey through their writing.

Front

What does it mean to analyze a poem?

Back

To analyze a poem means to examine its structure, language, and meaning in order to understand its deeper significance.

Front

What is imagery in poetry?

Back

Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures for the reader.

Front

What is the purpose of a stanza in a poem?

Back

A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space, that serves to organize thoughts and ideas.