A direct comparison of two unlike things. "All the world's a a stage, and we are merely players".
What is a metaphor
100
The form does not contain rhyme or a rhythmic pattern.
What is free verse
100
What is a repetition of sounds, such as "the smooth skaterly glide and sudden swerve".
What is alliteration.
100
Two or more words which match in the same last sound (rap, sap, tap) is called..
What is a rhyme.
100
This type of poem may be ryhmed or unrhymed, short or long. It may list objects, a series of events, specific characteristics, or any other set of items.
What is a list poem.
200
A comparison between two unlike ojects using the words like or as. "She is as beautiful as a sunrise".
What is a simile
200
The type of poem tells a story and has a sequence of events.
What is a narrative.
200
What is the repetition of a consonant sound in the final position, such as "tight, swift, fist".
What is consonance.
200
The beat or cadence of poetry is called..
What is rhythm
200
If a poem says:
"Let there be light
Let there be sound
Let the people go"
The continued use of "Let" is called..
What is repetition.
300
Language that gives human characteristics to inaminate objects, animals, or concepts.
What is personification
300
This type of poem is has a sense of song - personal, descriptive, and helps the reader feel through the senses.
What is a lyrical poem.
300
What is the repetition of vowel sounds, such as "bruise and abuse shoes".
What is assonance.
300
A rhythmic pattern of stressed and unstressed sounds is called..
What is meter
300
"Listen to the sea whisper to you" is an example of what type of figurative language.
What is personification.
400
"Life is a beach" is an example of what type of comparison.
What is a metaphor
400
What type of poetry is a humourous poem that is structured in five lines.
What is a limmerick.
400
Peter Piper picked a pickled pepper is an example of what type of repition
What is alliteration
400
In poetry, each line of words is placed within a _______, a group of lines that convey an idea.
What is a stanza.
400
This is where the poet chooses to end a line, often used to indicate rhythm or to represent meaning.
What is a line break.
500
"He was so sunburned, he was as read as a lobster" is an example of what type of comparison?
What is a simile.
500
What type of poem originated in Japan, inludes simple language, containing no rhymes, and rarely included metaphors.
What is a haiku.
500
"You two blew" is an example of what type of repition.
What is assonance.
500
This indicates that the write wants the reader to pause or be silent for a second.