Poetry Terms Review

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What is symbolism?

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A literary device that uses symbols, be they words, people, marks, locations, or abstract ideas to represent something beyond the literal meaning of a word.

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What is repetition in poetry?

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The repeating of words, letters, sounds, lines, etc.

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Define assonance.

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The repetition of vowel sounds in a chunk of text.

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What is an allusion?

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A reference to another work of literature, person, or event.

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What is poetry?

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Imaginative writing in which language, images, sound, and rhythm combine to create a special emotional effect.

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What is alliteration?

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

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Define metaphor.

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

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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 hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is a stanza?

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A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.