Poetic Terms
Using "like" or "as" to compare two unlike things?
simile
a poem that tells a story
narrative
Which poem uses made up language?
"Jabberwocky"
Who wrote most of the Psalms?
David
Who made the sonnets famous?
William Shakespeare
personification
a three-line poem from Japan
haiku
Who wrote "The Raven"?
Edgar Allan Poe
What are three of the poetic books of the Bible?
Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes
What is the name of the specific type of rhythm Shakespeare used?
_______________ __________meter
sound words
onomatopoeia
a silly, rhyming poem from Europe
limerick
Which narrative poem tells of two forbidden lovers who die?
"The Highwayman"
Who is (most likely) the author of Proverbs?
Solomon
How many lines are in a sonnet?
14
consonance
a poem that takes the shape of its subject matter
concrete poem
What is a mood word for "The Raven"?
fearful, somber, dark, depressing, surreal...
What is a main purpose of the Psalms?
To mourn, praise God, etc.
How many "feet" are in a line of a sonnet?
5
repetition of vowel sounds
assonance
four lines of poetry that are grouped together in a stanza
quatrain
Which poem tells the tale of a young man on his first date, when he pays for her chocolate using a nickel and an orange?
"Oranges"
What is a message of Ecclesiastes?
Everything on life is vain and meaningless.
What is the rhyme scheme of a sonnet?
ABAB CDCD EFEF GG