Poetry Term Practice HW

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During a fun trivia game, Oliver found a four-leaf clover. Lily exclaimed, 'That's a/an ______________________ of good luck, Oliver!'

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Symbol

Answer explanation

A four-leaf clover is often considered a symbol of good luck in many cultures. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is 'Symbol'. The other options, 'Irony', 'Idiom', and 'Sensory Imagery', do not accurately represent the cultural significance of a four-leaf clover.

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Imagine David, Mason, and Jackson are in a storytelling competition. David tells a story about a fish he caught that was as big as a house! This is an example of what literary device, where an extreme exaggeration is not meant to be taken literally?

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Hyperbole

Answer explanation

The question asks for an extreme exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally. The correct answer is 'Hyperbole'. A hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis. It is not meant to be taken literally. The other options, Simile, Metaphor, and Connotation, do not fit the description given in the question.

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The writer's attitude toward or feelings about the subject matter and audience is called?

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Tone

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The question asks about the writer's attitude or feelings towards the subject matter and audience. This is referred to as 'Tone'. 'Tone' is the correct answer because it specifically refers to the writer's attitude or emotional perspective towards the subject and audience. Other options like 'Mood', 'Voice', and 'Shift' do not accurately describe this concept.

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A song-like poem that expresses strong feelings/emotions and is usually written in the first person.

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Lyric poem

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A lyric poem is the correct answer because it is a type of poem that expresses strong feelings or emotions and is often written in the first person. Unlike other options, a lyric poem is specifically designed to convey personal emotions, which aligns with the description given in the question.

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What is the open form of poetry that does not require consistent meter patterns, rhyme, or a specific line length?

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Free Verse Poem

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The question asks about a type of poetry that doesn't require consistent meter patterns, rhyme, or a specific line length. The correct answer is 'Free Verse Poem'. This is because free verse is an open form of poetry that does not use consistent meter patterns, rhyme, or any particular line length, unlike sonnets, lyric poems, or narrative poems.

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An indirect reference to a well-known person, place, event, or object in history or in a literary work, (literary, biblical, and mythological).

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Allusion

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The question asks for a term that refers to an indirect reference to a well-known person, place, event, or object in history or in a literary work. The correct answer is 'Allusion'. An allusion is a figure of speech that references a person, place, thing, or event in the world, often in passing, without explicit identification.

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What is the technique called when a teacher uses a word or phrase to stimulate your memory of the five senses - the abilities to hear, taste, touch, smell, and see?

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sensory imagery

Answer explanation

The question describes a scenario where an author uses words or phrases to stimulate the reader's senses - hearing, taste, touch, smell, and sight. This is a technique known as 'sensory imagery'. It helps to create mental pictures and evoke emotions, making the reading experience more vivid and engaging. Therefore, the correct answer is 'sensory imagery'.

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A comparison between two unlike things without using the words 'like' or 'as' is called what?

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Metaphor

Answer explanation

A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using the words 'like' or 'as'. It directly states that one thing is another, creating a strong image or idea. Simile, on the other hand, uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while personification gives human qualities to non-human entities, and imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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What are words that represent sounds known as?

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Onomatopoeia

Answer explanation

Onomatopoeia is the correct choice because it refers to words that imitate or represent sounds, such as 'buzz' or 'meow'. Imagery involves creating mental images, hyperbole is exaggeration for emphasis, and idioms are expressions with meanings different from their literal interpretation.

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Which of the following is an example of symbolism in literature? A white dove representing peace. A unicorn representing a princess. Happiness representing joy. An idea becoming a reality.

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A white dove representing peace.

Answer explanation

Symbolism in literature refers to the use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities, by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense. In this question, the white dove is a symbol often used to represent peace, making it an example of symbolism in literature. The other options do not clearly represent symbolic meanings.