Poetry Vocabulary Lessons 3-7

The term 'anticipation' refers to:

• a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen

• a state of being unaware of future events

• a lack of interest or concern

• a feeling of disappointment

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Free verse is defined as:

• A type of poetry that does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter.

• A type of poetry that follows a strict rhyme scheme and meter.

• A type of poetry that is written in prose form.

• A type of poetry that is meant to be sung.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

'Defer' means:

• to delay or postpone

• to accelerate

• to cancel

• to initiate

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

The term 'fester' means:

• to heal

• to worsen or rot

• to dry up

• to solidify

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The term 'renaissance' refers to:

• a period of cultural rebirth in Europe

• a type of dance

• a scientific theory

• a political movement

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Define 'figurative language'.

• A type of language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

• A language that is used in formal settings only.

• A language that is used to communicate with animals.

• A type of language that is used exclusively in scientific contexts.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.L.3.5A

The 'literal meaning' refers to:

• The figurative interpretation of a word or phrase

• The exact and primary meaning of a word or phrase

• The emotional response a word or phrase evokes

• The historical background of a word or phrase

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.L.3.5A

Explain the term 'metaphor'.

• A metaphor is a figure of speech that involves an implied comparison between two unlike things.

• A metaphor is a literal statement that describes an object or action in a way that is not true.

• A metaphor is a type of simile that uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things.

• A metaphor is a direct statement that provides factual information.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

A 'simile' is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A metaphorical comparison without using 'like' or 'as'

• A direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• A type of alliteration

• A form of hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

A 'line break' is defined as:

• A pause in a line of poetry

• The end of a line of text

• A break in a line of code

• A space between paragraphs

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5