Pre-Flashcard: Elements of Poetry

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True or False: All poems must rhyme.

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False

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What device is a comparison of two things using the words 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

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What is a group of lines within a poem, usually separated from others by a blank line?

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Stanza

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The rhythm of the poem is also known as the:

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Meter

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What is personification?

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An object or animal taking on human characteristics.

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What is a 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 alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is a haiku?

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A form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.

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What is the theme of a poem?

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The central idea or message that the poem conveys.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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