Poetic Devices
These lines are grouped together in a poem to form a unit.
What is a stanza?
This Biblical figure is known for being the first murderer, and he killed his brother out of jealousy.
Who is Cain?
This adjective means "dressed in.'
What is clad?
This adjective is another word for slanted.
What is oblique?
When we talk about the statement an author wants to make about a certain topic, we are referring to this.
What is a "theme?"
By making reference to a person, a character, an event, a song or something else that a writer assumes everyone is familiar with, this literary device allows a writer to compress a great deal of meaning and significance into a word or phrase.
What is an allusion?
This god of waters and seas was said by ancient Romans to control winds and storms.
Who is Neptune?
This adjective means "delicious."
What is delectable?
This interjection is used to express unhappiness, pity or concern.
What is "alas?"
This word means the "attitude" an author takes toward a topic or subject, and it is developed through word choice and/or characterization.
What is "tone?"
This literary device describes an inanimate object, abstract thing, or non-human animal in human terms.
What is personification?
This place is where Cain was sent in exile for killing Abel, and signifies being outside the presence of God.
What is Nod?
This adjective is synonymous with "covered in gold."
What is gilded?
This noun is a state of being completely absorbed, in a state of servitude or being in someone’s power.
What is a thrall?
Sentence structure and word choice that contributes to whether a piece of writing sounds formal, informal, slang, abstract or concrete, etc., is generally called _________________.
What is diction?
This comparison of two unlikely things emphasizes the similar traits. It's like saying X IS Y.
What is a metaphor?
Mentioning this deity is synonymous with the personification of the sun because the Greeks considered him the sun god and in charge of religious law.
Who is Phoebus?
If your condition is sunk down to the utmost degree, low in spirit, this word describes your condition.
What is abject?
This verb means to disgust or sicken with an excess of sweetness or emotion.
What is "to cloy?"
In this category of poetic writing, the poet expresses his/her state of mind or personal view on a topic rather than telling a story.
What is lyrical poetry?
These appeal to the senses of sight, sound, touch, taste and smell.
What is imagery?
This woman was mortal but had been married to a god, producing her son Achilles. To escape marrying a Greek king, she perfected shape shifting until he finally figured out how to capture her.
Who is Thetis?
This word means occurring in the daytime or on a daily cycle.
What is diurnal?
This verb means to dress or to adorn.
What is "to dight?"
This literary device happens when the author uses a concrete THING to stand for an IDEA.
What is a symbol?