Poems - Poetic techniques Flashcards
1
Q
What is enjambment?
A
no punctuation at the end of a line, carries onto the next.
2
Q
What is a volta?
A
The turning point in a poem
3
Q
What is free verse?
A
No ryhme scheme
4
Q
What is anaphora?
A
Repetition at the start of a stanza
5
Q
What is refrain?
A
Repetition at the end of a stanza
6
Q
What is In Media Res?
A
Where the poem starts in the midst of the plot/ main action
7
Q
Where is In Media Res shown?
A
Bayonet charge
