Poetry Devices
This device compares two things using "like" or "as"
What is a Simile
Summarize the meaning of one poem
Depends on answer
First things you should do when you see a poem
Identify the Author and any context
Annotate and highlight
A journey or a road might symbolize
Connection, restraint, life, and decision-making
What is my favorite type of clothing?
Jeans
This device creates tune and harmony in a poem. It's used to emphasize ideas and build on the poems mood.
What is Rhyming
Name one poet we looked at recently
Robert Frost and Paul Laurence Dunbar
Best way to approach tough vocabulary?
context clues from nearby lines
A dove might symbolize
Peace, purity, and hope
What month was I born in?
(Extra points for date)
October
Two opposite ideas are placed close together
What is Juxtaposition
When referring to a poem, should you italicize the title or put it in quotation marks
Quotation Marks
How to find the tone
Look at descriptive words, punctuation, and imagery
How do you feel?
Fire often symbolizes
Who is my favorite author?
(Hint: We've
James Baldwin
A word that imitates a sound
What is Onomatopoeia
What is a haiku?
Poetry that has three lines that follow a specific syllable pattern.
Strategy if you're unsure of an answer
Eliminate wrong answers and choose the best fit
What does snow often symbolize
Death and coldness
Name one of my favorite directors
(Hint: We saw one of his films in class recently)
Spike Lee, Spike Jonze, Alejandro G Iñárritu, Martin Scorsese
A reference to another work, person, or event.
What is an Allusion
Summarize the meaning of one poem we looked over
Depends on answer
What iWhat is comprehension of meaning, tone, and authors purpose
Name one symbol used in a song, art piece, poem that you love
Answer Depends
I'll give you 1 minute to guess my favorite music artists