English devices In Poetry Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is alliteration?
Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.
True or False: Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within words in close proximity.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ is a poetic device that involves a pause in a line of poetry.
Caesura
What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?
Imagery is used to create vivid and descriptive pictures in the reader’s mind, appealing to the senses.
Define metaphor.
A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using ‘like’ or ‘as.’
Which poetic device uses an exaggerated statement for emphasis?
Hyperbole
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia? A) Silence B) Buzz C) Bright D) Dark
B) Buzz
What is personification?
Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.
True or False: A simile is a comparison using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ is the repetition of consonant sounds at the end of words.
Consonance
What is the term for a recurring theme or subject in poetry?
Motif
Define symbolism in poetry.
Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities beyond their literal sense.
Multiple Choice: Which device is used to create sound effects in poetry? A) Alliteration B) Imagery C) Symbolism D) Motif
A) Alliteration
What is an example of an oxymoron?
An example of an oxymoron is ‘deafening silence.’
True or False: Rhyme is the correspondence of sound between words, particularly at the end of lines.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ refers to the rhythm and flow of a poem, often determined by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.
Meter
What is the effect of using enjambment in poetry?
Enjambment creates a sense of continuation and urgency by breaking lines without a pause.
Define irony in the context of poetry.
Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a poetic device? A) Alliteration B) Hyperbole C) Syntax D) Simile
C) Syntax
What is a stanza?
A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.
True or False: Couplet refers to two consecutive lines of poetry that typically rhyme.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ is the use of a word to represent a sound, such as ‘clang’ or ‘sizzle.’
Onomatopoeia
What is the definition of a refrain in poetry?
A refrain is a repeated line or group of lines in a poem, often at the end of a stanza.
Define tone in poetry.
Tone refers to the author’s attitude toward the subject matter or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.
