Poetry
The message of a poem or other text.
What is content?
The dictionary definition of a word.
What is literal meaning?
A comparison that does use like or as.
What is a simile?
Small part of a larger work; for example, one chapter of a novel or one paragraph of a newspaper article.
What is an excerpt?
A comparison that does not use like or as.
What is a metaphor?
To reach a reasonable conclusion based on available evidence.
What is infer?
Words or phrases that mean more than their dictionary definitions.
What is figurative language?
Words or sentences spoken by a character in a poem, play or story.
What is dialogue?
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
What is hyperbole?
Section of a poem; consists of a line or group of lines; they are the paragraphs in poetry.
What is a stanza?
The attitude of a piece of writing or art, expressed through the style of writing and the words the author uses.
What is tone?
The repetition of sounds at the beginning of several words in order or near one another.
What is alliteration?