Poetry/Literature Terms- 6th Grade

The definition of Rhyme in poetry is:

• A repetition of similar sounding words occurring at the end of lines in poems or songs

• A type of poem that tells a story

• A form of poetry that does not use consistent meter patterns, rhyme, or any musical pattern

• A poem of fourteen lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes

What is a Metaphor in literature?

• A comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

• A figure of speech that uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things.

• A narrative technique that gives human traits to non-human things.

• A literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds.

Define Simile in the context of poetry.

• A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of poem that tells a story.

• A form of poetry without a consistent meter or rhyme.

• A literary device used to give human traits to non-human things.

Alliteration in poetry refers to the repetition of which of the following?

• Vowel sounds

• Consonant sounds

• Words

• Phrases

Consonance in literature refers to the repetition of which of the following sounds?

• Vowel sounds

• Consonant sounds

• Syllable sounds

• Word sounds

What is Personification in poetry?

• A figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

• A type of poem that tells a story.

• A form of poetry without a consistent meter or rhyme.

• A poetic device that uses repetition of consonant sounds.

How is Poetry defined in literature?

• A form of literary expression that uses rhythmic and aesthetic qualities of language

• A type of prose writing that focuses on factual information

• A style of writing that primarily aims to inform and educate

• A genre of storytelling that involves fictional narratives

What does Scheme refer to in poetry?

• A type of poem

• A rhyme pattern

• A famous poet

• A poetic device

Hyperbole in the context of literature is defined as:

• A figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

• A literary device used to give human traits to non-human things.

• A narrative technique that involves the use of symbols.

What is a Narrative in poetry?

• A type of poem that tells a story

• A poem that does not rhyme

• A poem with a specific rhythm

• A short poem