Poetic Devices Flashcard#1

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What is an Allusion?

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A poetic device that references a famous work, person, or event.

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What is a Simile?

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

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What is Connotation?

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The use of a word to imply a unique association beyond its literal meaning.

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What is a Stanza?

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A method of splitting and grouping lines in a poem, separated by line spacing or indentation.

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What is a Rhyme Scheme?

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The sequence of sounds that repeats at the conclusion of a line or stanza.

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What is Imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates visual representations.

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What is Denotation?

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The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

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What is Personification?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is Symbolism?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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What is Theme in poetry?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a poem.