Front

What is onomatopoeia?

Back

Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents.

Front

Give an example of onomatopoeia.

Back

Examples include 'buzz', 'slurp', 'click', and 'boom'.

Front

What type of imagery does onomatopoeia create?

Back

Onomatopoeia creates sound imagery.

Front

True or False: Onomatopoeia is only used in poetry.

Back

False, onomatopoeia can be used in various forms of writing.

Front

What is the purpose of using idioms in poetry?

Back

The purpose of using idioms in poetry is to make the poem more interesting by not saying things plainly.

Front

True or False: The word 'clatter' in the poem is an example of onomatopoeia.

Back

True, 'clatter' imitates the sound of bones.

Front

What is alliteration?

Back

Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

Front

Provide an example of alliteration.

Back

An example of alliteration is 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers'.

Front

How does alliteration affect poetry?

Back

Alliteration can create rhythm, enhance mood, and make phrases more memorable.

Front

What is the difference between an idiom and a literal expression?

Back

An idiom is a phrase whose meaning is not deducible from the individual words, while a literal expression means exactly what it says.