Poetry 1
A comparison using like or as
What is a simile?
A comparison that does NOT use like or as
A metaphor
When you give a human characteristic to something that is NOT human
What is personification?
A group of lines in a poem i.e. the "paragraph" of poetry
A stanza
The author of a poem
What is a poet?
A literary genre that is comprised of poems
Line or lines repeated at regular intervals;chorus
What is refrain?
Figurative language that appeals to the 5 senses.
What is imagery?
Words that mean more than their literal meaning; represent other things
What is figurative language?
Attitude the writer takes towards the subject
What is tone?
A single unit in a poem; a word, phrase or sentence
What is a line?
A stanza containing four lines
What is quatrain?
Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of the words
What is alliteration?
The repetition of sounds at the end of words
What is rhyme?
The feeling the author creates for the reader.
What is mood?
Santa Claus was as quiet as a mouse as he climbed down the chimney on Christmas Eve.
What is an example of a simile?
Nick's noble naming nomination is next new years.
What is an example of alliteration?
The birds sings, the phone rings, and the bell dings.
The scarf hugged her neck in the bitter cold wind.
What is an example of personification?
The holiday is a bundle of joy.
What is an example of a metaphor?
The blooming flowers smelled of perfume and honey in the cool fresh spring air.
What is an example of imagery?
I read the book everyday. The book was my only escape. The book was my friend. Yes, I read the book everyday.
What is repetition?
Sentences within a stanza
What are lines?
Clash, Boom, Pow
What are examples of onomatopoeia
The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.
What is rhythm?