Poetry Elements

Front

Imagery appeals to the ______________.

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senses

Front

A poem is written in ______ format.

Back

Stanzas & Lines

Front

A figure of speech that gives human-like characteristics to an abstract idea or non-human thing is called __________.

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personification

Front

A direct comparison of two unlike things that does NOT use like or as (x=y) is called __________.

Back

metaphor

Front

The figure of speech in the underline sentence is __________.

Back

metaphor

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What is hyperbole?

Back

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

Front

What is onomatopoeia?

Back

A word that imitates the sound it represents.

Front

What is the purpose of a stanza in poetry?

Back

To group lines together, creating a division in the poem.

Front

What does the term 'tone' refer to in poetry?

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The attitude or emotional quality of the poem.