Elements of Poetry

Elements of Poetry

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English

6th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Timothy Wesselman

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A poem is divided into what?

Back

stanzas

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The point at which a line of poetry ends

Back

line break

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When a line or lines are repeated in a poem or song it is called the

Back

refrain

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Poetry that has no fixed meter, rhyme, line length, or stanza arrangement is called

Back

free verse

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A _______ uses like or as to compare two unlike things.

Back

simile

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A _______ compares or equates two different things and does not use like or as in the comparison.

Back

metaphor

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What gives a human quality to an animal, object, or idea?

Back

Personification

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A _______ is an extreme exaggeration used to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor.

Back

hyperbole

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Mood is how you feel when you read or listen to something. It evokes certain feelings or vibes by using words and descriptions. True or False?

Back

True