Poetry and Poetic Devices Review - February

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of metaphor that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

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

• A phrase that describes a situation in a humorous way.

What is a lyric poem?

• A type of poem that tells a story with a clear plot.

• A type of poem that expresses personal emotions or thoughts, often in a musical style.

• A type of poem that uses strict rhyme and meter to convey its message.

• A type of poem that is written in free verse without any specific structure.

What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating one is the other.

• A type of analogy that uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things.

• A rhetorical device that exaggerates for emphasis or effect.

• A literary technique that involves the repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity.

What is the tone of a poem?

• The rhythm and meter of the poem.

• The subject matter or theme of the poem.

• The attitude or emotional quality conveyed by the poet through word choice and style.

• The length and structure of the poem.

What is alliteration?

• The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

• The use of similar sounding words at the end of lines in poetry.

• A figure of speech that involves an exaggeration for emphasis.

• The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

What is the significance of rhythm in poetry?

• Rhythm creates a musical quality in poetry, influencing how the poem feels and how it is read.

• Rhythm is used to determine the length of the poem.

• Rhythm has no impact on the meaning of the poem.

• Rhythm is only important in song lyrics, not in poetry.

What is a stanza?

• A single line of poetry.

• A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.

• The title of a poem.

• A type of rhyme scheme.

What is an extended metaphor?

• A metaphor that is developed over several lines or throughout an entire work.

• A brief comparison between two unlike things.

• A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A metaphor that is only used in poetry.

What is enjambment?

• A poetic device that involves a pause at the end of a line

• The continuation of a sentence or clause across a line break in poetry.

• A type of rhyme scheme used in sonnets

• A technique of using alliteration in poetry

What is rhyme scheme?

• A method of organizing stanzas in a poem.

• The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem, typically described using letters to denote which lines rhyme.

• A technique used to create imagery in poetry.

• The rhythm and meter of a poem.