Poetry Basics
This is the pattern of rhymes at the end of a poem's lines.
rhyme scheme
A literary device that gives human traits to non-human things.
personification
The theme of Rudyard Kipling's poem "If."
perseverance and self-control
The protagonist in "The Good Samaritan" who helps Mr. Sanchez.
Rey
The story where the main character replaces a fake necklace with a real one.
"The Necklace"
This is the repeated pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry.
rhythm
A vivid comparison that appeals to the senses, as seen in Amy Lowell's "A Lady."
imagery
The mood created by the reversal in "Lost Generation."
optimism or hope
The woman in "Thank You, M’am" who teaches a young boy a life lesson.
Mrs. Jones
The setting in "Thank You, M’am" highlights this challenge faced by Roger.
poverty and temptation
This term refers to the pattern of rhymes at the ends of lines in a poem, often labeled with letters like ABAB or AABB.
rhyme scheme
This device is the repetition of consonant sounds, such as "pitch-and-toss.
alliteration
This symbolizes fleeting beauty in Amy Lowell’s "A Lady."
timeless art, like a Botticelli painting
The boy in "Thank You, M’am" who learns the value of trust.
Roger
The lesson about helping others despite their flaws, found in "The Good Samaritan."
moral duty
This type of writing uses rhythm, imagery, and symbolic language to evoke emotions.
poetry
The reversal structure in "Lost Generation" creates this powerful contrast
the contrast between pessimism and optimism
The irony in "The Necklace" reveals this lesson about materialism
the idea that pride and superficial desires can lead to unnecessary suffering
The woman in "The Necklace" who learns a harsh lesson about pride.
Mathilde
The tone and mood of "If" by Rudyard Kipling.
didactic and inspiring
The symbolic meaning of the "road less traveled" in "The Road Not Taken."
the unconventional or less popular choice in life
A symbol in "Sketch" that reflects the fleeting nature of life
the imagery of fleeting moments
The symbolic significance of "The Good Samaritan" story’s setting.
the sense of moral duty within a struggling community
How Rey’s character changes by the end of "The Good Samaritan."
he learns to act selflessly, despite being disappointed
This story uses urban settings to highlight social challenges.
"Thank You, M’am"