Poetry knowledge Builder Flashcards
(12 cards)
what is sibilance? (form)
a literary device characterised by the repetition of hissing or hushing sounds (sibilants) in a line or sentence.
what is a plosive? (form)
denoting a consonant that is produced by stopping the airflow using the lips, teeth which is then followed by a sudden release of air.
what is a tetrameter? (form)
a line of poetry that has four metrical feet. Each “foot” is a basic unit of meter, typically consisting of a combination of stressed and unstressed syllables.
what is neologism? (form)
a new word, expression, or phrase that has recently been coined or introduced into a language. It can also refer to a new meaning given to an existing word.
what is a heroic couplet? (structure)
a pair of rhyming lines in iambic pentameter (each line has 10 syllables, with a pattern of unstressed/stressed syllables).
It’s called “heroic” because it was often used in epic and dramatic poetry, especially in the 17th and 18th centuries.
what is enjambement? (structure)
Enjambment is when a sentence or phrase in a poem continues onto the next line without a pause or punctuation at the end of the line.
what is parallelism? (structure)
when parts of a sentence are repeated in structure to create rhythm, balance, or clarity. It means using the same grammatical form for similar ideas.
what is a quintain? (structure)
a five-line stanza in a poem. It doesn’t have a fixed rhyme scheme or meter, so the style can vary—but the key is that it always has five lines.
what is a double entendre? (language)
a word or phrase that has two meanings. One is usually obvious and innocent, and the other is hidden, often humorous or suggestive (sometimes even inappropriate).
what is anthropomorphism? (language)
when human characteristics (like emotions, behaviours, or traits) are attributed to non-human things—like animals, objects, or even abstract concepts.
what is kinesthetics? (language)
refers to the sense of movement and physical activity. It’s connected to how we feel and perceive our body’s movements, positions, and coordination.
what is hyperbole? (language)
a figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or effect. It’s not meant to be taken literally but instead, it’s used to make a point, add humour, or create a strong impression.
