Poetic Techniques
What technique compares 2 things using the words "like" or "as"
A Simile
What theme explores who we are and how we see ourselves?
Identity
The time and place in which a story occurs is called the...
Setting
A poet's culture, upbringing, and experiences can influence their...
perspectives/ideas/message
What is Miss Holm's other teaching area?
Media Arts/Film
What technique gives human qualities to non-human things?
Personification
What theme shows struggles between individuals, groups or ideas?
Conflict
The perspective that uses "I", "me", and "my" is called...
First-person narration
A poem written during a war may be influenced by what type of context?
Historical context
What university does Miss Holm attend?
UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast
What technique do these words belong to: "buzz" "crash" "boom"
Onomatopoeia
What theme would it be if the story/poem is examining who has control and influence in society?
Power
The turning point or moment of greatest tension in a story is called the...
Climax
Why is it important to consider context when analysing a text?
It helps explain the author's choices and ideas.
What is Miss Holm's favourite colour?
Pink
What technique is the repetition of a phrase at the beginning of a sentence?
Anaphora
Why might a poet explore the theme of belonging?
To examine connections to people, places, cultures, or communities
What is it called when the story starts in the middle of the action?
In Media Res
What is another influence in author's intention?
Society/events happening at the time
What is a phrase that Miss Holm says a lot?
Ooooooohhhhh, uummmm, like, (anything else you think of)
What technique creates a pause in the middle of a line through punctuation?
A Caesura
A poem explores migration and racism. Name one possible theme.
Identity, belonging, prejudice, resilience, cultural conflict, grief etc.
What are 2 things Miss Cecil and Miss Holm want to see in your writing? (think about the feedback we gave you)
Show Don't Tell, sizzling start, rising tension, new starter=new line, foreshadowing, extended metaphors, suspense etc
What could the coda be influenced by?
Author's personal beliefs, religion etc
What is Miss Holm's favourite item from the SBC tuckshop?
Peach Iced Tea