Figurative Language
Which of the following are examples of allusions? Choose all that apply.
The property tycoon named his housing society Eden Garden.
The bank was beginning to look like a skyscraper.
The decision of the apex court would certainly open Pandora’s Box.
The student stood tall and proud while giving her speech about bees.
1 and 3
What is an allusion?
A reference to another piece of literature.
The repetition of the words “my” and “my own” emphasizes the speaker’s desire to —
show appreciation for something that is personal and unique
express opinions that challenge accepted wisdom
argue that people share some similar characteristics
make a distinction between scientific facts and personal beliefs.
show appreciation for something that is personal and unique
Why do poets use the craft of using line breaks?
To create a certain rhythm within the poem
To speed up or slow down a poem
Because the poet ran out of space on a previous line
To emphasize certain words
All of the above
All of the above
Find and example of an alliteration in the poem.
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Which of the following poetic devices does the poet use in the following lines? By the lakes that thus outspread / Their lone waters, lone and dead / Their sad waters, sad and chilly
personification
The speaker expresses -
An intense desire of being individual
Uncertainty of who they will become
Desire to have bodily autonomy
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Which of the following does not create a sensory image?
a) spinning colors in the washing machine
b) a flash of light from lightening
c) going to sleep
c) going to sleep
What is the poet personifying in the following lines: "The tree grew old and died/ the wind sighed and sat still with the people/ as the sky grew dark."
wind
What two devices are used in the following lines: When the wind whips through like a ship in the sea/ I wonder if that is how you feel about me.
Alliteration and simile
All of the following are true of the pome except -
a) It lacks a particular rhyme scheme
b) It has rhythm
c) It has elements of a lyrical poem
d) it tells a story to entertain
d) It tells a story to entertain
What is a lyric poem?
A poem that talks about feelings
Which of the following poetic devices does the poet use in the following line? "The lies come together like weaving on a loom"
simile
What is being personified in the following lines: "Nothing is moodier the push and pull of the ocean."
The ocean
What is an example of personification in the poem?
My signature/thumbing the pages of my time
Why did the author use line breaks in the following:
The only thing left is
time
To emphasize certain words
Which of the following poetic devices does the poet use in the following line? "Baby you're a firework, c'mon let your colors burn."
You and Firework
What craft is used in the following: "The moonlight danced around us as the night came to a close."
Personification
Paraphrase the poem
Answers may vary
What is free verse poetry?
Free verse is here defined as a poem with no set meter or verse that mimics natural speech patterns