English- Poetry Terminolgy Flashcards
What is the definition of alliteration?
Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words that are closely related.
What’s an example of alliteration beginning with ‘e’?
Eg. Elisa ate eggs each and every day.
What is the meaning of analogy?
One whole situation used to represent another.
What is connotations?
When a word suggests something in addition to its ordinary meaning.
What is the effect of an ellipsis?
… : it usually indicates a pause. It also shows loss of train and thought, or absence of quoted material.
What is euphemism?
A polite or softer way of saying something
What is humor used for?
It’s used to elicit a response from the audience.
Give the definition of a hyperbole
A hyperbole is exaggeration for effect.
Explain imagery.
Poets use words to create mental images. Imagery is referring to how the poet chooses words to create specific mental images.
What is irony.
Irony is when what’s said isn’t quite what it’s meant, sarcasm is a form of irony.
What is juxtaposition?
When two things are placed side by side to emphasize their differences.
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor is comparing one thing directly with another. Metaphors sometimes use are and is.
What is modality?
Word choice for specific effect.
What is onomatopoeia.
When the word itself mimics the sound it’s making. Onomatopoeia emphasis the sound and can make it seem louder
What is an oxymoron?
Two words together that usually don’t go together or are opposite.
