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Sounds of Poems
Looks of Poems
Meaning
Figurative Language
Misc.
100
Poetry that is free from regular rhyme or rhythm
What is Free Verse
100
A group of lines set off from another, the “paragraph of a poem”
What is Stanza
100
The dictionary (literal)definition of a word
What is Denotation
100
A comparison of two unlike things (using like or as)
What is a Simile
100
The main or underlying meaning of a work
What is Theme
200
The last word in lines of poetry rhyme
What is End Rhyme
200
A word or phrase used over and over
What is Repetition
200
The emotional association of a word
What is Connotation
200
An implied comparison between two unlike things (without like or as)
What is a Metaphor
200
This is an example: Sally sold seashell at the seashore.
What is Alliteration
300
The arrangement of stressed and unstressed sounds. It can be regular or varied, fast or slow
What is Rhythm
300
Words that appeal to the 5 senses
What is Imagery
300
An author's attitude toward the subject
What is Tone
300
Human characteristics given to non human things
What is Personification
300
This is an example: The pages of the book seemed to enfold me in its arms.
What is Personification
400
Words used to imitate the sound of things
What is Onomatopoeia
400
The time and place of the plot
What is Setting
400
The emotional feeling of the entire work.
What is Mood
400
A thing that has another suggested meaning as well as a literal meaning
What is Symbol
400
This is an example: The box was like a treasure chest waiting to be discovered.
What is Simile
500
The repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning or within a word.
What is Alliteration
500
A five line humorous poem
What is Limerick
500
A contrast between what appears to be and what really is
What is Irony
500
An exaggerated statement
What is Hyperbole
500
The bird outside my window seemed to hoot all night.
What is Onomatopoeia