Poetic Devices and Forms

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A story/narrative in poetic form

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Ballad

Answer explanation

A ballad is a narrative poem that tells a story, often in a musical form. It typically features a simple rhyme scheme and is meant to be sung or recited, making it the correct choice for a story in poetic form.

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The repetition of consonant sounds, but not vowels in a chunk of text. ex. A worm named Maurice took the garden by storm.

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Consonance

Answer explanation

The repetition of consonant sounds, as seen in 'worm' and 'storm', is known as consonance. This distinguishes it from assonance, which involves vowel sounds. Therefore, the correct answer is consonance.

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A unified group of lines in poetry. Often times marked by spacing between sections of the poem.

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Stanza

Answer explanation

A stanza is a unified group of lines in poetry, often separated by spacing. It serves as a structural element, distinguishing different sections of the poem, unlike a metaphor or theme, which refer to concepts or ideas.

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The repetition of vowel sounds in a chunk of text. Ex: Ivan will try to light the fire.

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Assonance

Answer explanation

The repetition of vowel sounds in a text is known as assonance. In the example, the 'i' sound in 'Ivan', 'try', 'light', and 'fire' illustrates this literary device, making 'assonance' the correct answer.

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The attitude of the poem's narrator (this may or may not be the exact poet) ex: ironic, concerned, solemn, etc.)

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Tone

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Tone' because it refers to the narrator's attitude in the poem, such as being ironic, concerned, or solemn. Other options like 'Symbol' and 'Rhythm' do not directly address the narrator's attitude.

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two or more things without using connecting words, such as "like" or "as". Ex: Love is a battlefield.

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Metaphor

Answer explanation

A metaphor directly compares two things without using connecting words like 'like' or 'as'. The example 'Love is a battlefield' illustrates this, making 'battlefield' a metaphor for love.

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This occurs when one line ends without a pause or any punctuation and continues onto the next line. Ex: If this were a poem, this would be an example of the technique.

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Enjambment

Answer explanation

Enjambment occurs when a line of poetry continues without a pause onto the next line, as seen in the example provided. This technique creates a flow and can enhance the poem's rhythm and meaning.

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An object or action that means something more than its literal meaning.

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Symbol

Answer explanation

A symbol is an object or action that represents something beyond its literal meaning, making it the correct choice. Rhythm refers to a pattern, allusion is a reference, and onomatopoeia describes sound, none of which fit the definition.

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The central meaning or dominant message the poet is trying to deliver to the reader.

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Theme

Answer explanation

The central meaning or dominant message in a poem is referred to as the 'theme'. It encapsulates the main idea the poet wishes to convey, distinguishing it from other elements like alliteration, ballads, or verse.

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Poetry that does not rhyme or have a measurable meter.

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Free Verse

Answer explanation

Free verse is a form of poetry that does not adhere to traditional rhyme schemes or fixed meter, allowing for greater flexibility and expression. This distinguishes it from other poetic forms.