English Flashcards
What is a simile?
A figure of speech that compares two different things using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
Alliteration
What is personification?
Attributing human qualities or characteristics to non-human entities or objects.
What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?
To create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses.
True or False: A stanza is a single line of poetry.
False
What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearian sonnet?
ABABCDCDEFEFGG
What does the term ‘enjambment’ refer to?
The continuation of a sentence or clause across a line break in poetry.
True or False: A couplet consists of two lines of poetry that rhyme.
True
What is assonance?
The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.
What is the effect of using hyperbole in poetry?
To create emphasis or a dramatic effect through exaggerated statements.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the use of words that sound like their meaning.
Onomatopoeia
What is a quatrain?
A stanza or poem consisting of four lines.
What is onomatopoeia?
Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates the sound it describes.
True or False: Consonance refers to the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.
False
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a pair of lines in poetry that usually rhyme.
couplet
What is sibilance?
Sibilance is the repetition of ‘s’ sounds in a phrase or sentence, often creating a hissing effect.
Which term describes the continuation of a sentence or phrase beyond a line break in poetry?
enjambement
What is the purpose of consonance in poetry?
Consonance enhances the musical quality of a poem and can create mood or rhythm.
True or False: Enjambement can create tension or a sense of urgency in poetry.
True
What is the relationship between a semantic field and thematic elements in a text?
A semantic field groups words related to a particular theme, enhancing the text’s overall meaning.
What does PETAL stand for?
Point, Evidence, Technique, Analyse, Link
