puisi Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the primary purpose of poetry?
To express emotions, ideas, and experiences through structured language.
True or False: All poems must rhyme.
False
Fill in the blank: A poem that tells a story is called a _______.
narrative poem
What are the two main types of imagery used in poetry?
Visual imagery and auditory imagery.
Which poetic device uses the repetition of consonant sounds?
Alliteration
What is a stanza?
A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space.
True or False: A haiku is a form of poetry that consists of three lines.
True
What is the typical syllable pattern of a haiku?
5-7-5 syllables.
What is the term for the emotional atmosphere of a poem?
Mood
Fill in the blank: The underlying message or lesson of a poem is known as its _______.
theme
Which poetic form is characterized by 14 lines and a specific rhyme scheme?
Sonnet
True or False: Free verse poetry does not adhere to any specific rhyme or meter.
True
What is a metaphor?
A figure of speech that compares two unlike things directly.
What is the purpose of a poem’s title?
To provide insight into the poem’s content or theme.
Fill in the blank: The use of exaggeration for emphasis in poetry is called _______.
hyperbole
What is personification?
Attributing human qualities to non-human entities.
True or False: All stanzas in a poem must have the same number of lines.
False
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile uses ‘like’ or ‘as’ for comparison, while a metaphor does not.
What is the role of a poet’s voice in a poem?
To convey the poet’s perspective and emotional tone.
Fill in the blank: The rhythm of a poem is determined by its _______.
meter
What is an example of a common theme in poetry?
Love, nature, or death.
True or False: Imagery in poetry is only visual.
False
What does enjambment mean in poetry?
The continuation of a sentence or phrase from one line to the next without a pause.
