Elements of Poetry

A simile:

• compares two unlike things using as or like
• compare two unlike things
• is language that appeals to the senses.

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Imagery is:

• comparison of two unlike things.
• the use of words that mimic sounds.
• an exaggerated statement.
• language that appeals to the senses.

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A metaphor:

• compares to unlike things using like or as.
• comparison of two unlike things.
• an exaggerated statement.
• personification.

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Alliteration:

• is repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of words or within words.
• gives qualities of a person to an animal or object.
• an exaggerated statement.

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Personification is:

• words that mimic sounds.
• a figure of speech that gives the qualities of a person to an animal , object, or idea.
• appeals to senses.
• comparison of two unlike things.

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Onomatopoeia is:

• a comparison between two unlike things.
• appeals to the senses.
• the use of words that mimic sounds.
• an exaggerated statement.

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The muscles on his brawny arms are strong as iron bands.

• simile
• metaphor
• hyperbole
• imagery

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Hyperbole is:

• words that mimic sounds.
• comparison.
• an exaggerated statement.
• gives qualities of a person to an animal.

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Wide-eyed and wondering while we wait for others to waken is an example of:

• simile
• metaphor
• imagery
• alliteration

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"The road was a ribbon of moonlight" is an example of:

• alliteration
• imagery
• personification
• metaphor

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