Poetry Terms Review Game

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What is the voice that tells a poem called?

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speaker

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In what form are poems written?

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lines

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What is an object that represents something bigger than itself? (Example: Heart=Love)

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symbol

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What is the theme of a poem?

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The central idea or message of the poem.

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What term refers to words and phrases that appeal to the 5 senses?

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imagery

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human objects or abstract ideas.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is alliteration?

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