Basic Elements of Poetry

Front

The attitude of the author towards its subject is called _________.

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Tone

Front

Emotion of feeling conveyed to readers after reading a poem.

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Mood

Front

When something stands for something else (e.g., tree = life)

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Symbolism

Front

Similes, metaphors, personification, exaggeration or hyperbole. Poetry is more figurative than literal.

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Figurative Language

Front

When the author repeats the beginning sound of words in a line

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Alliteration

Front

A group of lines in a poem

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Stanza

Front

The person narrating the poem

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Speaker

Front

Imagery is:

Back

language that appeals to the senses.

Front

The truth, message or lesson of a poem is called the _______.

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Theme

Front

True or False: All poems must rhyme.

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False