Poetry Terms and Techniques Flashcards
JC English revision
What is a simile?
A figure of speech that compares two different things using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
True or False: A metaphor is a direct comparison between two unrelated things without using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
True
What is alliteration?
The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia? A) Dance B) Boom C) Beautiful
B) Boom
What is personification?
Attributing human characteristics to non-human things or abstract ideas.
What is an enjambment?
The continuation of a sentence or across a line(s) in a poem.
Multiple Choice: Which term describes the emotional quality of a poem? A) Tone B) Theme C) Structure
A) Tone
What is a rhyme scheme?
The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem.
True or False: A haiku is a three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable structure.
True
Fill in the blank: An __________ is a comparison that extends over several lines or throughout a poem.
extended metaphor
What is imagery in poetry?
Language that evokes sensory experience and creates visual representations in the reader’s mind.
What is a couplet?
Two consecutive lines of poetry that usually rhyme and have the same meter.
True or False: A sonnet traditionally has 14 lines.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ of a poem is the central idea or message.
theme
What is a quatrain?
A stanza or poem consisting of four lines.
Multiple Choice: Which type of poem typically tells a story? A) Limerick B) Narrative C) Free verse
B) Narrative
What is a refrain?
A repeated line or group of lines in a poem, typically at the end of a stanza.
True or False: Free verse poetry does not follow any specific rules or structures.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ is the use of language that appeals to the five senses.
Sensory language
What is a ballad?
A form of verse that is often set to music and tells a story, typically in a simple and direct style.
Multiple Choice: Which device uses exaggeration for emphasis? A) Hyperbole B) Understatement C) Irony
A) Hyperbole
