Poetic Devices
"The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky"
What is personification?
Writer of "We are Going"
Who is Oodgeroon Noonuccal?
The song by Billie Eilish addresses mental health struggles and resilience with the lyrics "I'm the bad guy, duh"
What is "Bad Guy"?
This form of poetry originated in Japan and consists of three lines with syllable counts of 5, 7, and 5 respectively.
What is a haiku?
This Netflix series, based on a novel by Julia Quinn, follows the lives of the Bridgerton family in Regency-era London.
What is "Bridgerton"?
"The bees buzzed through the garden."
What is onomatopoeia?
Writer of "Home"
Who is Warsan Shire?
Song by Taylor Swift explores themes of personal growth and self-acceptance with the line "And the monsters turned out to be just trees"?
What is "Out of the Woods"?
This type of poem consists of five lines where the first, second, and fifth lines rhyme, and the third and fourth lines rhyme with each other.
What is a limerick?
This South Korean boy band gained global popularity with their song "Dynamite" in 2020.
Who is BTS?
The repetition of consonant sounds, typically at the beginning of words close to each other
What is alliteration?
Writer of "My Country"
Dorothea Mackellar
Song by Halsey challenges societal norms and celebrates individuality with the refrain "I'm sorry, but I'm just a girl"
What is "Nightmare"?
This type of poetry does not adhere to a regular meter or rhyme scheme, allowing for greater freedom in expression.
What is free verse?
This American actor is known for his roles in "The Notebook," "La La Land," "Barbie," and "Drive."
Who is Ryan Gosling?
"The sibilant serenade of the snakes slithering silently."
What is consonance?
Writer of "Sonnet 130"
Who is William Shakespeare?
Song by Khalid addresses the struggles of youth and finding one's identity with the line "Said we're running out of time"
What is "Young, Dumb & Broke"?
This poetic form consists of 14 lines divided into three quatrains and a final couplet, often used to explore themes of love.
What is a sonnet?
The celebrity who had a video leaked in 2014 where she was seen punching and kicking her sister's husband in an elevator.
Who is Solange Knowles?
The deliberate repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive lines or clauses
Writer of "The Road Not Taken"
Who is Robert Frost?
Song by Childish Gambino critiques modern society and issues like racism with the lines "don't catch you slippin' now"
What is "This is America"?
This type of poem often tells a story, typically focusing on folk legends, love stories, or tragic events, and often has a refrain.
What is a ballad?
This American rapper won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2021.
Who is Megan Thee Stallion?