Repeating words, lines, or stanzas in a poem for emphasis

Repeating the beginning sounds of words

Retelling what the poem was about

A group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in poetry

A group of words or a phrase in a poem

repeating words, phrases, or lines for emphasis

A metaphor is _____________

comparison of two things NOT using "like," "as," or "than"

continuation of a sentence over a line break (no punctuation)

rhyme occurring in the middle of a line

A simile is _________________

a comparison of two things using "like", "as," or "than"

rhyme occurring in the middle of the line

What is the mood of a story or poem?

the feeling created in the audience by the words of the writer

attitude of the speaker, character, or narrator

What's the meaning of this hyperbole? "Shawn would move mountains for Angela."

Shawn would do anything for Angela.

Shawn and Angela like to climb mountains together.

Shawn paints pictures of mountain scenes.

repetition of the initial consonant

Poetry Terms and Techniques

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Hyperboles are phrases that

compare two unlike things

exaggerate

give person-like qualities to animals and things

have a different meaning than the words.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is a hyperbole?

She is as pretty as a flower.

She is the prettiest woman in the entire universe.

She is a beautiful flower.

She is very pretty.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

It is going to rain tomorrow.

simile

metaphor

onomatopoeia

none

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Identify the Simile below...

The tree danced in the wind.

She is as tall as a tree!

That cat is the devil.

My backpack weighs a thousand tons!

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What's the meaning of this metaphor?
"After all the fans left the stadium, the bleachers were a disaster area."

Trash and leftover food and drinks littered the ground.

Lots of caution tape was used to block off sections.

Reporters were everywhere trying to catch a story.

After the game, a tornado hit.

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is a metaphor?

Giving human characteristics to non-human things

A comparison not using like or as

Words that are sounds

A comparison using like or as

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is imagery?

An exaggeration

A phrase that is not meant to be taken literally

The same beginning sound repeated

Words or phrases that appeal to the 5 senses

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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Poetry Terms and Techniques

Hyperboles are phrases that

Which of the following is a hyperbole?

It is going to rain tomorrow.

Identify the Simile below...

What's the meaning of this metaphor?
"After all the fans left the stadium, the bleachers were a disaster area."

What is a metaphor?

What is imagery?

What is a simile?

"My head was a burning bush after we finished jogging" is an example of:

Words or phrases in writing that should not be taken literally:

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Hyperboles are phrases that

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It is going to rain tomorrow.

Identify the Simile below...

What's the meaning of this metaphor?"After all the fans left the stadium, the bleachers were a disaster area."

What is a metaphor?

What is imagery?

What is a simile?

"My head was a burning bush after we finished jogging" is an example of:

Words or phrases in writing that should not be taken literally:

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What's the meaning of this metaphor?
"After all the fans left the stadium, the bleachers were a disaster area."