Figurative Language
What is an example of onomatopoeia?
Possible responses: Crash, pop, bang, knock.
What does the form of the poem do?
It adds to the meaning and clarifies.
What is it called when the words at the end of the line sound like each other.
End rhyme
What is the definition of stanza?
A group of lines in a poem.
What is the rhyme scheme and structure of this poem?
ABA pattern for each of the tercets (three line stanzas) and ABAA for the last quatrain (four line stanzas).
19 lines, 6 stanzas
Which sentence below uses a simile?
A) The stars were diamonds in the sky.
B) She was as brave as a lion.
C) The wind whispered through the trees.
B) She was as brave as a lion.
What is the theme of a poem?
The overall message or idea/topic from the poem.
What is an acrostic poem?
"The leaves danced in the wind" is what type of figurative language?
Personification.
What is an example of figurative language in this poem?
Metaphor: The poem is rich with metaphor, such as "dying of the light" as a metaphor for death.
Simile: In "Blind eyes could blaze like meteors," Thomas compares blind eyes to meteors.
Personification: The poem personifies concepts like light, darkness, and night, giving them qualities that can be resisted or "raged" against.
answers will vary
What does imagery do?
Descriptive words that create an image in the reader's mind.
Does a line have to be a complete sentence? Why?
Possible answer: No, because the poet purposefully chooses where to break the line.
What is the speaker in the poem?
The person who the poem's POV is in
What is the repetition in this poem? What effect does it have?
Reinforcing the urgency and intensity of the speaker’s message.
"Do not go gentle into that good night" and "Rage, rage against the dying of the light"
Which of these sentences contains personification, and how does it add to the imagery?
A) "The mountains stood tall, watching over the valley below."
B) "He sprinted through the race with lightning speed."
C) "Her eyes were pools of mystery, deep and unreadable."
B) "He sprinted through the race with lightning speed."
C) "Her eyes were pools of mystery, deep and unreadable."
A) "The mountains stood tall, watching over the valley below."
What does tone do for the poem?
It gives an idea of the author's attitude towards the topic of the poem/It might influence how we feel as we are reading.
What words do you need to pay attention to when trying to identify a rhyme scheme?
The last word in each line.
What is the definition of figurative language? What does it do?
A way to say one thing while meaning something entirely different. The phrase isn't meant to be taken literally.
Write a line of your own to add to the poem. In between which two lines would you add this addition?
Answers will vary.
What is the difference between repetition and alliteration?
Repetition is when words or phrases are repeated. Alliteration is when the beginning sound of words is repeated.
What does figurative language do for a poem?
Creates Vivid Imagery
Evokes Emotion
Adds Layers of Meaning
Enhances Sound and Rhyme
Builds Symbolism
What is the definition of poetic devices?
A poetic device is a tool or technique that poets use to create specific effects in their writing. Figurative language is a part of poetic devices.
What is the difference between free verse and rhyming poems?
Free verse does not have set rules or set rhyme schemes, where rhyming do.
What is the symbolism in this poem?
Light and Dark: In the poem, light symbolizes life, hope, and vitality, while darkness represents death or the end of life.
Night: The word "night" symbolizes death, a natural end, or the unknown.