"Dear Basketball" Poem Analysis Flashcard

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is a metaphor?

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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 a simile?

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

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What is the purpose of a poem?

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To express emotions, tell a story, or convey ideas in a creative way.

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What does it mean to retire from a sport?

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To stop playing a sport, often due to age, injury, or personal choice.

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What is the significance of the line 'I played through the sweat and the hurt'?

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It illustrates the author's dedication and perseverance in the face of challenges.

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What does it mean to honor something in writing?

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To show respect and admiration for a subject through words.