Poetry Literary Devices

Poetry Literary Devices

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English

8th - 10th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.6.5, L.6.3A, L.6.3B

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a symbol in poetry?

Back

An object, person, or idea that represents something beyond itself.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define personification in literary terms.

Back

A nonhuman subject is given human characteristics.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is imagery in poetry?

Back

The use of picture-painting words to help you experience the author's ideas with all your senses.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Explain what a metaphor is.

Back

One thing is spoken of as though it were something else; it implies a comparison.

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does repetition mean in poetry?

Back

The use of a word, sound, or phrase more than once.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using alliteration in poetry?

Back

To create rhythm and musicality through the repetition of initial consonant sounds.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a theme and a symbol?

Back

A theme is the central idea or message in a work, while a symbol represents something beyond its literal meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

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