Exploring Poetic Devices

What is caesura in poetry?

• A caesura is a form of stanza structure.

• A caesura is a literary device used for alliteration.

• A caesura is a type of rhyme scheme.

• A caesura is a pause or break in a line of poetry.

Define enjambment and provide an example.

• A type of stanza that consists of four lines.

• A literary device that uses alliteration.

• A poem that rhymes at the end of each line.

• An example of enjambment is: "I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree."

What is alliteration and how is it used?

• Alliteration is the use of rhyming words at the end of lines.

• Alliteration refers to the repetition of vowel sounds in a sentence.

• Alliteration is a technique used to create metaphors in poetry.

• Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely placed words, used for rhythm and emphasis.

Explain assonance with an example.

• The sun shines bright in the night.

• The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

• An example of assonance is: 'The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.'

• The cat sat on the mat.

What is a metaphor? Give an example.

• A metaphor is a literal statement about an object. Example: 'The cat is on the mat.'

• A metaphor is a type of simile that uses 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'He runs like the wind.'

• A metaphor is a synonym for a hyperbole. Example: 'I have a ton of homework.'

• A metaphor is a figure of speech that implies a comparison between two unlike things. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

How does personification enhance a poem?

• Personification makes a poem less relatable.

• Personification is only used in children's literature.

• Personification limits the use of metaphors in poetry.

• Personification enhances a poem by creating vivid imagery and emotional connections.

What is hyperbole and when is it effective?

• Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement used for emphasis or effect.

• Hyperbole is a literal statement used to convey truth.

• Hyperbole is a type of metaphor that compares two things directly.

• Hyperbole is an understatement used to minimize impact.

What role does diction play in poetry?

• Diction is irrelevant in poetry.

• Diction is solely about rhyme and meter.

• Diction only affects the length of poems.

• Diction plays a crucial role in shaping tone, conveying emotions, and enhancing imagery in poetry.

Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor.

• A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison.

• A simile is a direct statement without comparison.

• A simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison, whereas a metaphor states one thing is another.

• A simile is a type of metaphor that is always true.

What is onomatopoeia and how does it contribute to rhythm?

• Onomatopoeia is a technique used to create visual imagery.

• Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates a sound, and it contributes to rhythm by adding musicality and enhancing the auditory experience.

• Onomatopoeia refers to the use of metaphors in writing.

• Onomatopoeia is a type of poem that tells a story.