Terms
A rhyme that occurs within a single line of poetry, rather than at the end of lines.
internal rhyme
What is a group of lines in a poem, separated from other groups by a blank line or an indentation?
stanza
The line “And the silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain” uses this literary device, repeating the ‘s’ sound.
In “My Shot,” Hamilton declares, “I imagine death so much it feels more like a memory.”
simile
Frost writes, “So Eden sank to grief,” referencing the biblical Garden of Eden. This is an example of this literary device.
allusion
This is the central message or lesson the author wants to convey through the story.
Theme
What is a 14 line poem with a specific rhyme pattern
sonnet
This literary
device, where the raven’s repeated word “Nevermore” becomes increasingly ominous, is an example of this.
repetition
This Founding Father and the central figure of the musical “Hamilton” is known for his role in drafting the U.S. Constitution and establishing the nation's financial system.
The poem begins and ends with nature imagery to emphasize a universal truth. This recurring use of natural elements to convey a deeper meaning is an example of this.
Symbolism
The placement of two or more ideas, characters, settings, or phrases side by side in a narrative or poem to highlight their differences or create contrast
juxtaposition
What is a long poem that tells the adventures of a hero
epic
In the line “And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor,” Poe uses this device by giving human traits to the ember.
personification
This historical figure is portrayed as a rival to Alexander Hamilton and is the subject of a famous duel with him.
Aaron Burr
The phrase "Her early leaf's a flower" in the poem symbolizes the fleeting nature of this stage of life
youth
A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms for effect.
example: Bitter sweet
oxymoron
What is a poem that tells a story using short verses
ballad
The setting of the poem—“Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary”—estab lishes this literary element, creating a mood of melancholy and mystery.
tone
In “Guns and Ships,” this character raps the fastest in the musical, delivering a rapid-fire series of lyrics.
Lafayette
The repeated use of the "o" sound in “gold,” “hold,” and “told” is an example of this sound device.
assonance
An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.
hyperbole
What are lines that are repeated in a poem or song, usually at the end of each verse
refrain
The raven never answers with anything but “Nevermore,” no matter what the speaker asks. This darkly humorous contrast between the speaker’s desperation and the bird’s repetition is an example of this device.
irony
In “Guns and Ships,” Lafayette raps, “We rendezvous with Rochambeau, consolidate their gifts,” showing this rapid-fire repetition of consonant sounds within and across words.
Rhyme
The poem compresses a complete idea into only eight lines. This poetic form is best described as this.
lyric poem