Poetry devices Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is a rhyme scheme?
the pattern of sounds that repeats at the end of a line or stanza
What is an example of a rhyme scheme?
ABAB, ABCA, CBAB (ex, if you know you know)
True or False; rhyme schemes are endless
True
What is a stanza
A group of lines in a poem
What is a line
A row of words in a poem
True or false; you can only have 17 stanzas in a poem at max
False
True or False poetry is NOT the same as prose
True
What are the main literary terms in poetry?
Alliteration, personification, similes, metaphors, hyperbole, idioms, and onomatopoeias
True or False: all poems have to rhyme.
False
Are grammar and spelling important in poetry?
Not all the time
What is a rhyme scheme?
The pattern of end rhymes in a poem
Why do poets use alliteration?
They use it to create a musical effect and because it’s catchy.
What does personification create in poetry?
Imagery
What do similies add to poems?
Imagery and depth
What does hyperbole do to a poem?
It broadens the poem’s emotional impact
Why is onomatopoeia used in poetry?
It’s used for effect and imagery
