Poetry and Voice Flashcard Review

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What is diction?

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Diction refers to the choice of words and style of expression that an author uses in their writing.

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What does structure refer to in writing?

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Structure refers to the organization of sentences, paragraphs, and ideas in a piece of writing.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely placed words, often used to create mood.

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Define consonance.

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Consonance is the repeated use of consonant sounds, both initial and internal, across words.

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What is rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme is a tool used in poetry that creates special sounds and melodies at the end of words in a verse.

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What is meter in poetry?

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Meter is the rhythmic structure of verses in poetry, determined by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

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What is the purpose of assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within closely placed words, used to create rhythm and enhance mood.

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What is the difference between rhyme and rhythm?

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Rhyme refers to the similarity of sounds at the end of words, while rhythm refers to the pattern of sounds and silences in poetry.

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What is voice in poetry?

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Voice refers to the unique style and perspective of the author as expressed through their writing.

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What is enjambment?

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Enjambment is the continuation of a sentence or phrase from one line of poetry to the next without a pause.