poetic techniques i struggle with

Question 1

Enjambment

Answer 1

The continuation of a sentence without a pause at the end of a line

Question 2

Allegory

Answer 2

A story, poem or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning

Question 3

Couplet

Answer 3

two lines that rhyme, and often share the same thought or idea

Question 4

Allusion

Answer 4

An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly

Question 5

Anaphora

Answer 5

anaphora repeated befora -
first word of a line repeated again
(i had a dream)

Question 6

Assonance

Answer 6

Repetition of vowel sounds within nearby word (as - sound - ance)

Question 7

Extended metaphor

Answer 7

Prolonged comparison between two unlike things

Question 8

Volta

Answer 8

A shift or turn in the thematic focus of the poem (change in tone / perspective)

Question 9

Cacophony

Answer 9

chaotic clash of harsh sounds

Question 10

Euphemism

Answer 10

A euphemism is a gentle word swap, like saying “passed away” instead of “died.”