Poetic Devices Vocabulary Review 2

Front

Which poetic device involves an extreme exaggeration for emphasis?

Back

Hyperbole

Front

What is the literal meaning of a word called?

Back

Denotation

Front

What is it called when a poet references a historical, mythological, or literary figure or event?

Back

Allusion

Front

How does a poet’s diction affect the meaning of a poem?

Back

It influences the poem’s mood and tone.

Front

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.”

Front

Why might a poet choose to use repetition in a poem?

Back

To emphasize a theme or important idea

Front

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.”

Back

“Less is more.”

Front

If a poet wants to create a sense of musicality in a poem, which devices would be most effective?

Back

Consonance and assonance

Front

Which of the following lines contains an example of imagery? “The sky was a canvas painted with streaks of gold.”, “To be or not to be, that is the question.”,  “Her eyes were as deep as the ocean.”, “The wind howled angrily through the night.”

Back

“The sky was a canvas painted with streaks of gold.”

Front

What is the difference between tone and mood?

Back

Tone refers to the poet’s attitude, while mood refers to the reader’s emotional response.