Poetic Devices (Done) Flashcards
What is it called when consecutive words begin with the same letter sounds ?
Alliteration, used to create emphasise on certain words.
What is assonance ?
Repeated sounds within consecutive words - similar to alliteration.
What is consonance ?
Consonant sounds at the end of words for a similar effect to alliteration.
What is a cacophony ?
Repeated hard or harsh sounds to make a discordant sound.
What is repeating words throughout a poem called ?
Repetition, to draw focus and add emphasis.
What is rhyme ?
Words with similar ending sounds to create a flow.
What actually is rhythm ?
The organisation of words to create a noticeable sound or pace with a clear beat. Can include structure of the work and often measured in syllables.
What are some common rhythms ?
Iamb / iambic ( / ), trochee / trochaic ( / ), anapest / anapestic ( _ / ), dactyl / dactylic ( / _ ) and spondee / spondaic ( // )
What is an allegory ?
Something symbolic, often a story that represents larger things or ideas.
What is allusion ?
Referring to something well known, could be anything fitting the context of the poem.
What is it called when a word or idea could mean multiple things ?
Ambiguity, often used to provoke thought and explore the different meanings.
What is an analogy ?
Comparing something unfamiliar to something familiar to help readers understand.
What is a cliché ?
Something which is over used and becomes expected or cheesy.
What are associations that go with a word called ?
Connotations.
What does it mean to denote something ?
To write the literal definition of something without having the reader reading too deeply into it.
How is a euphemism used ?
To say a distasteful idea in a more acceptable way.
What is a hyperbole ?
An over the top exaggeration about something for effect.
What is irony ?
Deliberate use of a false statement in a way that makes the truth apparent.
What is an oxymoron ?
Where two words with different meanings are placed together to create new meaning.
What is a paradox ?
A situation or statement which contradicts itself.
What is a pun ?
Using words with multiple meanings while intending both, often for comic effect.
What is a verse ?
A line of a poem - doesn’t need to be a complete sentence.
What is a stanza ?
A collection of verses similar to a paragraph, separated from other stanzas.
What is a rhetorical question ?
A question to provoke though without expecting an answer.
