Poetry: Form And Structure Flashcards
What is an elegy?
A poem to mourn the death of someone
What is a lyrical poem used for?
To explore or express a state of feeling rather than narrating an event
What occurs in a narrative poem?
The poet describes an event or series of events, the poet may adopt the role of a character or voice of the narrator
What is the function of an ode?
To explore an idea whether political, philosophical, intellectual or personal in detail
What was the original function of sonnets?
As love poetry
What is alliteration?
The repetition of first letters or sounds in words in order to create an effect
What is assonance?
The repetition of particular vowel sounds in words close to each other
What is consonance?
Repetition of particular consonance sounds in words close to one another
What is the purpose of a ballad?
To develop a dramatic story
