Poetry Notes

Question 1

Alliteration-

Answer 1

The repetition of the initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words. “Many make mortifying masters. “

Question 2

Onomatopoeia-

Answer 2

The sound of the word mimics the sound to which it refers.”Buzz”

Question 3

Repetition-

Answer 3

When words, phrases or sounds are used multiple times for emphasis in poetry.

Question 4

Rhythym-

Answer 4

The flow of words and lines in a poem.

Question 5

Shakespeare writes all of his plays with________. Each line contains_______syllables. This pattern or meter is called______________________.(3)

Answer 5

Rhythm, ten, unrhymed iambic pentameter.

Question 6

Rhyme-

Answer 6

When the lines of a poem are connected by a similarity. In sounds found at the end of the words in question.

Question 7

Consonance-

Answer 7

The repetition of the same consonant two or more times in short succession.”pitter patter” “odds and ends”