Poetry Assessment

Front

What is the repetition of the beginning consonant sounds in words called?

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Alliteration

Front

What is the term for the use of words whose sounds suggest the sounds or actions described?

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Onomatopoeia

Front

What do we call it when a poet repeats sounds, words, phrases, or whole lines in a poem?

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Repetition

Front

Provide an example of alliteration.

Back

Slimy slugs slither slowly on the sidewalk.

Front

What are words that show sound, such as 'Snap! Crackle! Pop!'?

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Onomatopoeia

Front

What is the term for giving human characteristics to non-human things?

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Personification

Front

What is the term for a recurring idea or theme in a poem?

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Theme

Front

What is a poetic device that involves the repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines?

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Rhyme

Front

What is the effect of using alliteration in poetry?

Back

It creates rhythm and can enhance the mood or tone.

Front

What is the difference between onomatopoeia and alliteration?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate sounds, while alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.