Poetry Terms Pretest

Front

A kind of rhythmic, compressed language that uses figures of speech and imagery designed to appeal to our emotions and imagination.

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Poetry

Front

Row of words in a poem

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Line

Front

A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.

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rhythm

Front

Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character. (Think about the sound of someone's voice when they speak).

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tone

Front

Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader. (Think about how YOU feel as the reader/listener).

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mood

Front

Language that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling.

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Figurative Language

Front

A comparison of two unlike things using like or as

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simile

Front

A comparison of two unlike things without using like or as (saying one thing IS another).

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metaphor

Front

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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hyperbole

Front

A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

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personification