Poetry test Review

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What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'She is the sun'?

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

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What makes a journey significant in the history of exploration?

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Explorers venture into new or difficult locations and record their findings, contributing to our understanding of the world.

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What can be inferred from the line 'The girl clutched her teddy bear tightly as she walked into the doctor's office'?

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The girl is likely nervous to see the doctor, as she seeks comfort from her teddy bear.

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Using 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison is called what?

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

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What is the author's attitude toward the subject matter called?

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Tone: The attitude or approach that the author takes toward the work's central theme or subject.

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What is personification?

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Personification: A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is a simile?

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Simile: A comparison between two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the mood of a poem?

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Mood: The emotional atmosphere that a piece of writing creates for the reader.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery: Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and helps create a mental picture.

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What is the purpose of a stanza in a poem?

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Stanza: A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space, that serves as a building block of the poem.