Vocab
A word that means “to stretch out comfortably.”
Sprawl
When an object or animal is described as acting like a human, it is called this.
Personification
This is the animal featured in the poem.
A dog
The poem shows what it’s like to live with this.
A pet
Imagery appeals to the reader’s senses. This sense is strongest in the poem.
Sight
A word that means “twist or move around.”
Squirm
Comparing two things using “like” or “as” is called this.
Simile
The poem takes place mainly in this location.
Bed/Bedroom
The relationship between the dog and human can be described as this.
loving
The poem helps you picture how the dog looks while sleeping. This is an example of what?
Imagery
A word that means “peaceful or relaxed.”
calm
Comparing two things without using “like” or “as” is called this.
metaphor
This poet wrote “Dog in Bed.”
Joyce Sidman
Even though the dog is annoying, the tone suggests the owner feels this way.
Affection
The dog’s body is compared to something large or heavy to show how it fills the bed.
comparison
The poet chooses strong words to make the poem interesting. These are called what?
Descriptive Language
The exaggeration of the dog’s size helps make the poem funny. This is called what?
Hyperbole
The poem is written from this point of view.
Third person
The poem shows that pets can be both this and lovable at the same time.
Annoying
The poem makes the reader imagine the feeling of this while sleeping next to the dog.
uncomfortable
A word that means “to extend your body while yawning or waking up,” like the dog settling into the bed.
stretch
The poet uses figurative language mainly to create this effect.
Humor
This word best describes the mood of the poem.
Playful
The main theme of the poem is about everyday life with a pet and this feeling.
Love/care
The detailed description helps the reader feel like they are there. This effect is called what?
Visualization