Poetic Devices Quiz

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8th Grade
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Shari Sjogren
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which poetic device involves the repetition of the same starting sound in several words?
Assonance
Connotation
Alliteration
Cacophony
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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