Poetry Review Game

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What is assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

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What information should you include in a summary?

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In a summary, include who, what, when, where, and why.

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How do you determine tone in poetry?

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Tone can be determined by analyzing diction, imagery, and sentence structure.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is not a main purpose of sound devices in poetry?

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The main purpose of sound devices is not to create imagery.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures.