Elements of Poetry

Question 1

Rhythm

Answer 1

in poetry consists of the flow of sound through accents and syllables.

Question 2

Meter

Answer 2

refers to the type and number of rhythmic units in a line of poetry. We call rhythmic units feet. Line or verse determines the basic rhythmic pattern of the poem.

Question 3

Rhyme

Answer 3

is the coupling of words that sound alike to give structure to poetry.

Question 4

Imagery

Answer 4

Is verbal representation of a sensory experience.

Question 5

Metaphors

Answer 5

Are figures of speech by which new implications are given to words.

Question 6

Personification

Answer 6

is a figure of speech in which abstract qualities, animals, or inanimate objects take on human characteristics.

Question 7

Hyperbole

Answer 7

Is an intentional exaggeration for emphasis or comic effect.

Question 8

Personification

Answer 8

Is a figure of speech in which abstract qualities, animals, or inanimate objects take on human characteristics.

Question 9

Hyperbole

Answer 9

Is an intentional exaggeration for emphasis or comic effect