Poetic Devices and Figurative Language SIFTT

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What is a symbol in poetry?

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A symbol is a word or object that represents a larger idea or concept, often having multiple meanings.

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True or False: Symbols can only have one meaning.

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False

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the emotional impact the author creates through word choice, imagery, and devices, affecting the feeling of the reader.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human characteristics are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas.

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Example of personification: 'The sky cried in sorrow.' What does this mean?

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It means that the sky is given human-like qualities, suggesting sadness, often represented by rain.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

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Example of alliteration: 'No warmth could warm, no wintry weather chill him.' What is being demonstrated?

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This demonstrates alliteration through the repetition of the 'w' sound.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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What is the difference between theme and mood?

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Theme is the central idea or message of a work, while mood is the emotional atmosphere created for the reader.

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What is an example of 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', e.g., 'Time is a thief.'