Eng Lang2 Flashcards
What is the definition of a simile?
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
True or False: Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of closely placed words.
True
Fill in the blank: A ______ is a recurring theme or idea in a poem.
motif
What is personification?
Personification is a literary technique that gives human traits and qualities to non-human entities.
Which of the following is an example of imagery? (A) The sun set in a blaze of orange and pink. (B) The cat sat quietly.
A
What does the term ‘meter’ refer to in poetry?
Meter refers to the rhythmic structure of a poem, determined by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.
True or False: A stanza is a group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem.
True
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor is a figure of speech that implies a comparison between two unlike things without using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
Fill in the blank: The emotional association or feeling that a word carries is called its ______.
connotation
What is the purpose of a rhyme scheme in poetry?
A rhyme scheme establishes a pattern of rhymes at the end of each line, contributing to the poem’s structure and musicality.
Which technique involves the repetition of vowel sounds within closely placed words?
Assonance
True or False: A couplet consists of two consecutive lines of poetry that usually rhyme.
True
What is an example of an oxymoron?
Deafening silence
Fill in the blank: The main idea or underlying meaning of a poem is known as its ______.
theme
What is enjambment in poetry?
Enjambment is the continuation of a sentence or clause across a line break without a pause.
Which of the following is NOT a type of poem? (A) Sonnet (B) Haiku (C) Prose (D) Limerick
C
What is the function of symbolism in poetry?
Symbolism uses symbols to represent ideas or qualities, adding deeper meaning to the poem.
True or False: A ballad is a narrative poem that tells a story, often in a musical form.
True
What does ‘tone’ refer to in a poem?
Tone refers to the attitude or emotional quality of the poem as expressed by the author.
Fill in the blank: A ______ is a comparison that continues throughout a poem.
extended metaphor
What is the role of allusion in poetry?
Allusion is a reference to a well-known person, event, or literary work that adds meaning to the poem.
Which poetic device involves an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally?
Hyperbole
True or False: A free verse poem does not follow any specific meter or rhyme scheme.
True
What is the purpose of a refrain in poetry?
A refrain is a repeated line or phrase that adds emphasis and structure to a poem.
Fill in the blank: The use of language that appeals to the senses is known as ______.
imagery
