Poetry Reading AP Lit 1

What is a key characteristic of a dramatic monologue?

• A group of speakers share their perspectives.
• The speaker delivers a speech to an audience.
• The speaker expresses a narrative through dialogue.
• A single speaker reveals their thoughts and feelings.

Match the followingMatch the following elements of a dramatic monologue to their descriptions:

Single speaker, Implied listener, and Revealed character.

• A character expressing thoughts alone

• Single Speaker

• Audience or another character not directly addressed

• Revealed Character

• Conveys the character's feelings and motivations

• Conflict Presentation

• Insights into the character's personality

• Implied Listener

• Shows the struggle between opposing forces

• Emotional Depth

A dramatic monologue allows a writer to explore the __________ of a character.

What is the term for a pair of rhyming lines in poetry?

• couplet
• quatrain
• stanza
• verse

How can line breaks affect the pacing and tone of a poem?

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What is the term for when a sentence in poetry continues over multiple lines?

• enjambment
• verse
• couplet
• stanza

Match the followingMatch the following types of figurative language to their definitions:

• A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things

• Symbol

• An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally

• Alliteration

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

• Hyperbole

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• Simile

• An object or image that represents something else

• Metaphor

What is the purpose of using figurative language in poetry?

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When analyzing a poem, what are some clues that indicate a shift in tone?

• A consistent use of metaphors throughout the poem
• The poem's length and structure remain unchanged
• The speaker's emotions are always positive and uplifting
• Changes in word choice, punctuation, imagery, and the speaker's attitude.

Why is it important to pay attention to tone shifts in a dramatic monologue?

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