WorksheetsPoetry Terms
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
A reference to another text, historical event, art, etc.
Allusion
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
A comparison of two unlike objects that uses like or as
Allusion
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
A comparison of two unlike objects
Allusion
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
To give human characteristics to inanimate/nonliving objects
Allusion
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
An exaggeration meant for effect
Personification
Allusion
Understatement
Hyperbole
An authors uses details to appeal to the senses
Personification
Hyperbole
Imagery
Repetition
A word or phrase that is used several times in a work, meant for effect
Repetition
Imagery
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
A word that imitates the sound it makes
Repetition
Onomatopoeia
Imagery
Assonance
The repetition of consonant sounds
Repetition
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Assonance
Words that are melodious or pleasing to the ears
Assonance
Alliteration
Cacophony
Euphony
Words that are harsh sounding to the ear
Alliteration
Assonance
Cacophony
Euphony
