Poetry Analysis Flashcard

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What does the metaphor of the 'impossible tower of dishes' represent in poetry?

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The fragility of existence.

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How does the author use figurative language to personify a day in poetry?

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By saying it is 'placed in your waking hand.'

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How does the metaphor of the 'impossible tower of dishes' develop the theme of a poem?

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By highlighting life's fragility.

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What effect does repetition have in poetry?

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It emphasizes the randomness of survival.

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How does the use of the second-person point of view ('you') affect the tone of a poem?

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It makes the reader feel personally involved.

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What is personification in poetry?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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What is a metaphor in poetry?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is the significance of tone in poetry?

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Tone conveys the poet's attitude toward the subject and influences the reader's emotional response.

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery creates vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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What does the term 'theme' refer to in poetry?

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The central idea or message conveyed by the poem.