PT - Definitions
What poetic technique is when words sound like the noise they describe (buzz, bang)?
Onomatopoeia
“My heart is a drum beating fast.”
What do we call the lines of a poem grouped together?
Stanzas
Should we read a poem silently or aloud to help understanding?
Aloud
True or False: Poems always have to rhyme.
False
What technique is when words of the same beginning sound in a line of poetry?
Alliteration
“The slippery, slimy snake slid away.”
Alliteration
What do we call the lines of a poem grouped together?
Free verse
Why is it important to read poems in phrases rather than one word at a time?
It helps with fluency, meaning and understanding
What is one emotion a poem might explore?
Any valid emotion
What poetic technique is when one thing is described as if it is another?
Metaphor
“The wind whispered through the trees.”
Personification
What do we call the beat or flow of a poem?
Rhythm
What should you do if you don’t understand a word in a poem?
Read around it / use context / ask / look it up
Name one reason why people write poetry.
To express feelings / tell a story / have fun / share ideas
What poetic technique creates pictures in the reader’s mind using descriptive language?
Imagery
“My heart is a drum beating fast.”
Metaphor
What word describes the feeling or atmosphere of a poem?
Mood
What can punctuation in a poem help us understand?
Pauses, meaning, or emotion
Why is poetry a good way to share your personal voice?
It's creative and expressive
What poetic technique is when one thing is described as if it is another?
Personification
“The sky burned orange as the sun fell behind the hills.”
Imagery
What do we call the message or main idea of a poem?
Theme
Why might a poet choose short lines instead of long ones?
To create emphasis, mood, or rhythm
Create a short line of poetry using alliteration.
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