Elements of Poetry

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The narrator of a poem is called the:

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Speaker

Answer explanation

The narrator of a poem is referred to as the 'Speaker.' This term distinguishes the voice that conveys the poem's message from the actual 'Author' who wrote it.

Front

These emphasize sound and give poetry its musical quality:

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Sound devices

Answer explanation

Sound devices, such as rhyme, alliteration, and assonance, emphasize sound and contribute to the musical quality of poetry, making them the correct choice over figurative language.

Front

Words that end in the same sound (ex: hat and cat)

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Rhyme

Answer explanation

Words that end in the same sound, like 'hat' and 'cat', are called rhymes. Rhyme specifically refers to the similarity of sounds at the end of words, making 'Rhyme' the correct choice over 'Repetition' or 'Alliteration'.

Front

Repeated use of sounds, words, or ideas for effect and emphasis (ex: nevermore)

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Repetition

Answer explanation

The question describes the use of sounds, words, or ideas for emphasis, which is defined as repetition. The example 'nevermore' illustrates this concept, making 'Repetition' the correct choice over 'Alliteration' or 'Onomatopoeia'.

Front

Repetition of the same sound at the beginning of words that are close together (ex: while I nodded, nearly napping)

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Alliteration

Answer explanation

The repetition of the same sound at the beginning of words that are close together is known as alliteration. For example, in the phrase 'while I nodded, nearly napping', the 'n' sound is repeated, illustrating this literary device.

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A word that sounds like what it means (ex: boom)

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Onomatopoeia

Answer explanation

Onomatopoeia refers to words that phonetically imitate the sound they describe, like 'boom'. This distinguishes it from rhyme and alliteration, which focus on sound patterns rather than sound representation.

Front

What literary device is used in the sentence: "When the test began, the guys grimaced and groaned."?

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Alliteration

Answer explanation

The phrase 'grimaced and groaned' features alliteration, as both words start with the same consonant sound 'g'. This repetition of initial sounds is a key characteristic of alliteration, making it the correct choice.

Front

The steaks sizzled on the grill.

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Onomatopoeia

Answer explanation

The phrase 'The steaks sizzled on the grill' uses 'sizzled' to imitate the sound of cooking, which is an example of onomatopoeia. This literary device creates a vivid auditory image, making it the correct choice.

Front

Identify the literary device used: "The apartment was on the top floor—a small living-room, a small dining-room, a small bedroom, and a bath."

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Repetition

Answer explanation

The phrase uses the word 'small' repeatedly to describe the rooms, which is an example of repetition. This emphasizes the limited size of each room in the apartment.

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"I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-Am. I would not like them here or there. I would not like them anywhere."

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Rhyme

Answer explanation

The text features rhyme, as seen in the repeated sounds at the end of lines, such as 'ham' and 'Sam-I-Am.' This creates a musical quality, distinguishing it from onomatopoeia and alliteration, which focus on sound effects and initial consonants.