Poetic Devices
What is a simile?
A comparison using "like", "as", or "than"
How many syllables does a haiku have in total?
17
What is alliteration?
Repetition of beginning consonant sounds
What should you look for to identify the form of a poem?
Its structure or style (e.g. haiku, limerick, free verse)
How many lines does a limerick have?
5
What is a metaphor?
A direct comparison saying something is something else
What is the rhyme scheme of a limerick?
AABBA
What is assonance?
Repetition of vowel sounds within words
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone = author’s attitude, Mood = feeling created in the reader
What theme is common in ballads?
Love, war, bravery, or tragedy
What is personification?
Giving human traits to non-human things
What poem form has no regular rhyme or rhythm?
Free verse
What is rhyme?Words with similar ending sounds
Words with similar ending sounds
What is a motif in poetry?
A recurring image, idea, or symbol
What word must a haiku include that connects to nature or a season?
Kigo
What is onomatopoeia?
A word that imitates a sound (e.g. buzz, pop)
What type of poem uses paragraph form but poetic devices?
Prose poem
What is rhythm?
The pattern or beat in a poem
What does a poet use dialogue for in a ballad?
To develop characters or advance the narrative
In a five senses poem about “Fear,” what colour might be used?
Black or dark blue
What is imagery?
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses
What type of poem includes colour, sound, taste, smell, sight, and feeling?
Five senses poem
What is repetition used for in poetry?
Emphasis or to create a pattern or mood
What might a rhyme scheme of ABAB tell you?
It is structured, often lyrical or narrative in style
Write a one-line metaphor about a thunderstorm.
(Accept any valid metaphor, e.g. “The sky was a roaring beast.”)