Specific Poetry Words: Language and Style of Poetry

What is the definition of "imagery"?

• a mental image that appeals to the five senses (sight, sound, touch, smell, taste)

• a role or character adopted by an author or an actor

• the topic or subject

Answer explanation

You can see that the word "image" is root word of "imagery". An image is a mental picture or movie in your head.

What is the definition of "personification"?

• a role or character adopted by an author or an actor

• when you give human qualities and characteristics to an object, animal or idea

• a comparison of two thiings using "like" or "as"

What is the definition of "metaphor"?

• a direct comparison of two things

• a comparison of two thiings using "like" or "as"

• a conversation between two characters

What is the definition of "simile"?

• a direct comparison of two things

• a comparison of two thiings using "like" or "as"

• the poet’s attitude toward the poem’s speaker, reader, and subject matter

What is the definition of "persona"?

• a role or character adopted by an author or an actor

• a long speech by one actor in a play or movie

• a conversation between two characters

What is the definition of "monologue"?

• a conversation between two characters

• a long speech by one actor in a play or movie

• a strong, repeated pattern of movement or sound

What is the definition of "theme"?

• the topic or subject

• strong, repeated pattern of movement or sound

• the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing

Which two are correct about the definition of "mood"?

• the poet’s attitude toward the poem’s speaker, reader, and subject matter, as interpreted by the reader.

• the way the reader feels when reading a poem (i.e.: romantic, realistic, optimistic, pessimistic, gloomy, mournful, sorrowful)

• a long speech by one actor in a play or movie

Which two are correct about the definition of "tone"?

• the poet’s attitude toward the poem’s speaker, reader, and subject matter, as interpreted by the reader.

• the way the reader feels when reading a poem (i.e.: romantic, realistic, optimistic, pessimistic, gloomy, mournful, sorrowful)

• the topic or subject of a poem

What is the definition of "rhythm"?

• a strong, repeated pattern of movement or sound

• when two words have the same ending

• the poet’s attitude toward the poem’s speaker, reader, and subject matter