Figurative Language
What is an alliteration?
the repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words
short, highly musical verse that conveys powerful feelings
lyric poem
aqua-
What is a simile?
a comparison using like or as
What is a narrative poem?
tells a story, often making the voices of a narrator and characters, as well
aud-
hear
Give three examples of onomatopoeia
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What is unique about a concrete poem compared to other types of poetry?
makes shapes matching the theme of the poem
What affix means life?
Bio-
What is the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing?
diction
What form is a limerick written in?
aabba
Give two examples of the affix that means good.
Benefit
Beneficiary
What time of irony is this an example of- verbal, situational, or dramatic?
"Ralph wakes up late and thinks he is going to be late to school."
situational
What is a haiku?
consist of 3 lines; the first and last lines of a Haiku have 5 syllables and the middle line has 7 syllables
Name all four affixes, their definitions, and an example for each.
Aqua- water
Aud- hear
Bene- good
Bio- life