Poetry Elements

Front

What is the narrator of a poem called?

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Speaker

Front

What is the message of a poem called?

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Theme

Front

True or False: Poetry can tell a story, describe a situation, or appeal to the senses.

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True

Front

What is the term for a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

Front

What is the term for a direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as'?

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Metaphor

Front

What is the term for the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words?

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Alliteration

Front

What is the term for words that imitate sounds?

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Onomatopoeia

Front

What is the overall feeling or atmosphere of a poem called?

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Mood

Front

What is the term for the emotional tone of a poem?

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Tone

Front

What is a poem that tells a story called?

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Narrative Poem