Which poetic device involves an extreme exaggeration for emphasis?
Poetic Devices Vocabulary Review 2

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Robert Fowler III
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Hyperbole
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the literal meaning of a word called?
Back
Denotation
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is it called when a poet references a historical, mythological, or literary figure or event?
Back
Allusion
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does a poet’s diction affect the meaning of a poem?
Back
It influences the poem’s mood and tone.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which of the following is an example of an alliteration?
- “The weak and weary wanderer whispered wistfully.”
- “The cat was as fast as a cheetah.”
- “Hope is the thing with feathers.”
- “The river roared through the valley.”
Back
“The weak and weary wanderer whispered wistfully.”
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why might a poet choose to use repetition in a poem?
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To emphasize a theme or important idea
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which of the following lines demonstrates a paradox? “Less is more.”, “The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.”, “The sun was bright and warm.”, “The soft breeze hummed a gentle tune.”
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“Less is more.”
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