Poetic Devices Quiz

What is the definition of "Connotation"?

• The literal meaning of a word

• The feelings or ideas that a word invokes beyond just the primary meaning

• Repetition of the same starting sound in several words

• A combo of words that sound harsh or unpleasant together

What does "Denotation" refer to?

• The literal meaning or dictionary definition of a word or phrase

• Repetition of the same vowel sound in several words

• The feelings or ideas that a word invokes

• A combo of words that sound pleasant together

Which poetic device involves the repetition of the same starting sound in several words?

• Assonance

• Connotation

• Alliteration

• Cacophony

What is "Assonance"?

• Repetition of the same consonant sound in several words

• Repetition of the same vowel sound in several words, anywhere in the word

• A combo of words that sound harsh

• The literal meaning of a word

What does "Consonance" involve?

• Repetition of the same consonant sound in several words, anywhere in the word

• Repetition of the same vowel sound in several words

• The feelings or ideas that a word invokes

• A combo of words that sound pleasant

What is the definition of "Cacophony"?

• A combo of words that sound harsh or unpleasant together

• Repetition of the same starting sound in several words

• The literal meaning of a word

• The feelings or ideas that a word invokes

What is the term for a combination of words that sound pleasant together or are easy to pronounce?

• Anaphora

• Euphony

• Epistrophe

• Allusion

What does the term "anaphora" refer to?

• Repeating a word or phrase at the end of multiple lines

• Repeating a word or phrase at the beginning of multiple lines

• An unexplained reference to someone or something

• Not to be taken literally

What is the definition of "epistrophe"?

• Repeating a word or phrase at the beginning of multiple lines

• Repeating a word or phrase at the end of multiple lines

• Continuing a line after the line breaks

• A combination of words that sound pleasant together

What does "enjambment" mean?

• Repeating a word or phrase at the end of multiple lines

• Continuing a line after the line breaks

• An unexplained reference to someone or something

• Not to be taken literally