Poetry Terms

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What is hyperbole?

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A figure of speech that offers an exaggerated or extravagant statement (not meant to be taken literally) to highlight a point.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is allusion?

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Referencing another text or situation (like the Bible, mythology, literature, or history) to draw a comparison and add meaning.

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What is imagery?

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Language that appeals to the five senses, creating vivid descriptions.

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What is the difference between tone and mood?

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Tone is the speaker's attitude, while mood is the prevailing feeling created in the text.

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What is a simile?

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

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is assonance?

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The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words to create rhythm or emphasis.

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What is consonance?

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The repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity within a sentence or phrase.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.