Types of Poems
A type of poetic form that has 10 syllables per line and is always 14 lines
What is a Sonnet?
A comparison using like or as.
What is a Simile?
The basic unit of a poem, when you put them together they form stanzas
What are Lines?
Poor as a church mouse. strong as an ox, cute as a button, smart as a fox. These are all examples of...
What are Similes?
The swaying trees dance with me, is an example of...
What is Personification?
A lyrical poem that praises or celebrates a person, place, thing, or idea.
What is an Ode?
A comparison that does not use the words like or as.
What is a metaphor?
This is when the poet tries to appeal to the reader using the five senses
What is Imagery?
"They were a ferocious pack of wolves on the football field" is an example of...
What is a metaphor?
The attitude a poem implies.
What is Tone?
A poem that tells a story
What is a Narrative Poem?
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
What is hyperbole?
A group of lines of poetry
What is a Stanza?
"I have a million things to do for homework," is an example of...
What is Hyperbole?
The feeling or atmosphere of a poem.
What is mood?
This is a 3 verse poem that follows the syllable pattern 5-7-5
What is a Haiku?
Giving human qualities to an animal, thing, or idea.
What is personification?
The beat created by the sounds and words in a poem
What is Rhythm?
And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep Is an example of...
What is Repetition?
Words or sentences spoken by a character in a poem, play, or story
What is dialogue?
Poetry that does not rhyme or have a regular meter. Poetry with no set structure
What is Free Verse?
A term or phrase that cannot be understood by a literal translation, but refers instead to a figurative meaning that is understood through common use.
What is an idiom?
The pattern of end rhyme used within a stanza.
What is Rhyme Scheme?
Sam sells sandwiches on Sunday is an example of...
What is Alliteration?
This is when a person, place, object, or action stands for something beyond itself
What is symbolism?