Poetic Techniques and Analysis Flashcard

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What is the main theme of the poem 'Still I Rise' by Maya Angelou?

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Resilience and strength.

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What does the speaker compare themselves to in the poem?

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Moons and suns.

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Why might Maya Angelou have ended the poem with the final stanza repeating “I rise, I rise, I rise”?

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To emphasize the central theme of perseverance and resilience.

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Which line BEST demonstrates the use of imagery?

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You may trod me in the very dirt.

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What imagery is used to describe the speaker's confidence?

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Oil wells pumping in the living room.

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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.

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Define metaphor in poetry.

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

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What is the purpose of a stanza in a poem?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space, that serves as a building block for the poem's structure.

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Explain the term 'tone' in poetry.

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Tone refers to the attitude or emotional quality of the speaker's voice in a poem, which can influence the reader's interpretation.

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What is the significance of repetition in poetry?

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Repetition emphasizes key themes or ideas, creating rhythm and reinforcing the emotional impact of the poem.