Poetrey Flashcards
What is a poem?
A poem is a piece of writing that expresses feelings or ideas, often using rhythm and imagery.
What is the main purpose of poetry?
The main purpose of poetry is to evoke emotions and convey ideas through creative language.
True or False: All poems must rhyme.
False
What is a stanza?
A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space.
Fill in the blank: The repeating of consonant sounds at the beginning of words is called __________.
alliteration
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things directly.
What is the term for a poem that tells a story?
Narrative poem
What is the rhyme scheme of a traditional sonnet?
ABABCDCDEFEFGG
True or False: Imagery in poetry refers to visual descriptions only.
False
What is a simile?
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
What does the term ‘free verse’ mean?
Free verse is a type of poetry that does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter.
What is personification?
Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.
Fill in the blank: The overall feeling or atmosphere created in a poem is known as its __________.
mood
What is the difference between a poem and a prose?
Poetry often uses line breaks, rhythm, and meter, while prose is written in sentences and paragraphs.
What is a haiku?
A haiku is a three-line poem with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5.
True or False: A ballad is a type of poem that typically tells a love story.
True
What is an ode?
An ode is a formal poem that praises or celebrates a person, place, thing, or idea.
What is a theme in poetry?
A theme is the central idea or message conveyed by the poem.
Fill in the blank: The use of language that appeals to the senses is called __________.
imagery
What does ‘tone’ refer to in poetry?
Tone refers to the poet’s attitude toward the subject or audience.
What is an acrostic poem?
An acrostic poem is one where the first letter of each line spells out a word or message.
What is a couplet?
A couplet is a pair of consecutive lines in a poem that usually rhyme.
True or False: Poetry is only meant to be read silently.
False
What is enjambment?
Enjambment is the continuation of a sentence or clause over a line break in poetry.
What is the purpose of a title in a poem?
The title gives insight into the poem’s theme or subject and engages the reader.
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a repeated line or phrase in a poem, often used for emphasis.
refrain
What is a limerick?
A limerick is a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme of AABBA.
What does ‘meter’ refer to in poetry?
Meter is the rhythmic structure of a poem, determined by the arrangement of syllables.
What is an example of an onomatopoeia?
Words like ‘buzz’, ‘whisper’, or ‘clang’ are examples of onomatopoeia.
True or False: All poems have to follow strict rules.
False
What is a lyric poem?
A lyric poem expresses personal emotions or feelings, often in a musical style.
What is a theme in poetry?
A theme is the underlying message or main idea of the poem.
Fill in the blank: The repetition of vowel sounds within words is called __________.
assonance
What is a narrative poem?
A narrative poem tells a story and has a plot, characters, and a setting.
What is the purpose of using symbolism in poetry?
Symbolism adds deeper meaning and represents larger concepts through specific images or objects.
What are the two main types of rhyme?
End rhyme and internal rhyme.
True or False: A poem can only be written in a specific form.
False
What is a poetic device?
A poetic device is a technique used by poets to create rhythm, enhance meaning, or evoke emotions.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a recurring pattern of sounds in a poem.
rhyme scheme
What is the definition of a ‘tone’ in poetry?
Tone refers to the attitude or emotional quality of the poem.
What is a cinquain?
A cinquain is a five-line poem that follows a specific syllable or word count pattern.
What is the meaning of ‘rhyme’?
Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, typically at the end of lines.
What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?
Imagery helps to create vivid pictures in the reader’s mind using descriptive language.
True or False: Poetry cannot express complex emotions.
False
What is a quatrain?
A quatrain is a stanza or poem consisting of four lines.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the main character or speaker in a poem.
speaker
What is assonance?
Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.
What is an elegy?
An elegy is a mournful poem that reflects on loss or death.
What is rhyme scheme?
Rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line in a poem.
What is a refrain?
A refrain is a repeated line or group of lines in a poem, often at the end of a stanza.
True or False: The imagery in a poem can only appeal to sight.
False
What is a sonnet?
A sonnet is a 14-line poem typically written in iambic pentameter.
What does ‘stressed syllable’ refer to?
A stressed syllable is a syllable that is emphasized or spoken with greater force.
Fill in the blank: The use of exaggeration for effect is called __________.
hyperbole
What is a visual poem?
A visual poem is one where the layout and appearance of the text contribute to its meaning.
What is a ballad?
A ballad is a poem that tells a story, often in a musical or rhythmic form.
True or False: Poetry can only be written in traditional forms.
False
What is an example of a poetic form?
Haiku, sonnet, limerick, or free verse.
What does ‘iambic pentameter’ refer to?
Iambic pentameter is a type of meter with five iambs per line, each iamb consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
What is a tone shift in poetry?
A tone shift is a change in the speaker’s attitude or emotional quality within the poem.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the central message or insight of a poem.
theme
What is a dramatic monologue?
A dramatic monologue is a poem in which a single speaker addresses a silent listener, revealing their thoughts and feelings.
What is a character in poetry?
A character in poetry refers to the person or being that the poem is about or who is speaking.
True or False: All poems have a clear narrative structure.
False
What is a tone word?
A tone word is a word that conveys the emotional quality or attitude of the poem.
