Poetic Devices Review

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to. Example: 'buzz', 'clang', 'sizzle'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is rhyme?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often at the end of lines in poems. Example: 'cat' and 'hat'.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art, often used to create a connection or context. Example: 'He has the Midas touch.'

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What is the purpose of poetic devices?

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Poetic devices enhance the meaning, sound, and emotional impact of poetry, making it more engaging and expressive.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.