Poetry Review

Poetry Review

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English

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is figurative language?

Back

Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It often includes metaphors, similes, personification, and hyperbole.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is figurative language important in poetry?

Back

Figurative language often reveals the poet's attitude toward the subject of the poem and enhances the emotional impact.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'She was as graceful as a gazelle'.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is onomatopoeia?

Back

Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes, such as 'buzz', 'click', or 'sizzle'.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are clue words for a shift in a poem?

Back

Clue words for a shift in a poem include 'but', 'yet', 'until', and 'however'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does alliteration enhance poetry?

Back

Alliteration adds rhythm and can create a musical effect, enhancing the mood and sound of the poem.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is personification?

Back

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

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