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

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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

• Assonance

• Connotation

• Alliteration

• Cacophony

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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

• Anaphora

• Euphony

• Epistrophe

• Allusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4