Poetry Elements

What is a group of lines in a poem called?

• Stanzas

• Verses

• Choruses

• Lines

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What is the purpose of using sound devices in poetry?

• To make a poem more vivid or to create a tone or mood.

• To increase the length of the poem.

• To confuse the reader with complex language.

• To provide a historical context for the poem.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

• A metaphor compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a simile directly states that one thing is another.

• A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A metaphor is a type of simile that uses 'like' or 'as'.

• A simile is a figure of speech that does not involve comparison.

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A metaphor that is drawn out over multiple lines, stanzas, or an entire poem.

• Simile

• Extended Metaphor

• Allegory

• Personification

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What is the effect of using rhyme in poetry?

• To create rhythm, enhance musicality, and make the poem more memorable.

• To confuse the reader and obscure the meaning.

• To limit the poet's creativity and expression.

• To make the poem longer and more complex.

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What poetic element is demonstrated by the phrase 'The sun is a yellow skittle shining brightly in the sky'?

• Simile

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

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What is the term for the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words or syllables?

• Alliteration

• Assonance

• Onomatopoeia

• Consonance

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What do poets use to appeal to the senses and help readers visualize their writing?

• Imagery

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Symbolism

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Partial Rhyme

• When the sounds of the words rhyme but the spelling does not match

• When the sounds and spellings of the words completely match

• When the words have similar meanings but different sounds

• When the words rhyme in a different language

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What term describes language that communicates ideas beyond the literal meanings of words?

• Literal Language

• Figurative Language

• Descriptive Language

• Technical Language

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