Poetic Devices CFA

Poetic Devices CFA

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English

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is an allusion?

Back

An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of allusion: "He was a real Romeo with the ladies." What does 'Romeo' refer to?

Back

It refers to a romantic figure, drawing from Shakespeare's character Romeo from 'Romeo and Juliet'.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a symbol in literature?

Back

A symbol is a word or object that stands for a more abstract idea.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is repetition in poetry?

Back

Repetition is the deliberate repeating of words or phrases to emphasize a point or theme.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is imagery in poetry?

Back

Imagery uses descriptive language to create a sensory experience for the reader.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a simile?

Back

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

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