Vocabulary
A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.
What is a metaphor
The storm clouds cried raindrops all over the city is an example of....
What is personification?
Applying your beliefs and experiences to the text.
Which poem was written by Langston Hughes that discussed the speaker feeling neglected and treated poorly in America because of his skin color?
The attitude a poet takes toward their subject.
What is tone?
The large oak tree was an anchor is an example of....
What is a metaphor?
Looking at binaries, gender roles, and representation.
Which poem was written by Maya Angelou that discussed a speaker overcoming challenges as a black woman in America, while maintaining confidence and hope?
What is Still I Rise by Maya Angelolu?
To give human qualities to an inanimate object of non-human object.
What is personficaiton?
He was in love, struck by Cupid’s arrow is an example of.....
What is an allusion?
Looking at literary devices and the details of a text to understand the overall meaning, theme, and author’s purpose.
What is new criticism?
Which poem was written by Michael Mcfee that discussed the different feelings one can feel pertaining to love?
What is Valentine's Afternoon by Michael Mcfee?
A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.
What is allusion?
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary is an example of...
What is internal rhyme?
Looking at class conflicts, economic role in society.
What is social class theory?
Which poem was written by Slyvia Plath that discussed the different groups/identities that are overlooked in America?
What is Mushrooms by Sylvia Plaith?
When the final words in lines of poetry rhyme.
What is end rhyme?
Robert Frost’s poem makes readers reflect on their lives and think about the nature around them is an example of.....
What is mood?
Which poem/song was written by Tupac Shakur that discusses the challenges he faced as a kid while growing up?
What is Dear Mama by Tupac Shakur?