Techniques Flashcards
What is rhyme?
Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, typically at the end of lines in poems.
What is rhythm in poetry?
Rhythm is the pattern of sounds and silences in spoken or written language, creating a musical quality.
True or False: Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.
True
Fill in the blank: Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the __________ of successive clauses or sentences.
beginning
What is a tricolon?
A tricolon is a rhetorical device that consists of three parallel clauses, phrases, or words, often used for emphasis.
What is zoomorphism?
Zoomorphism is the attribution of animal characteristics to humans or inanimate objects.
Identify the literary device: ‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.’
Anaphora
What is the effect of using rhyme in poetry?
Rhyme creates a musical quality and can enhance the memorability of a poem.
What is the purpose of allusion in writing?
Allusion enriches the text by linking it to broader cultural or historical contexts.
What is a common use of zoomorphism in literature?
To create vivid imagery or to express human traits through animal characteristics.
Fill in the blank: ‘The wind whispered through the trees.’ is an example of __________.
personification
What is the main characteristic of rhythm in poetry?
It is created through the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables.
True or False: Anaphora can enhance the emotional impact of a speech or poem.
True
What is the effect of using alliteration alongside assonance?
It creates a musical quality and enhances the lyrical nature of the text.
Identify the device: ‘The moonlight danced on the water.’
Personification
What does the term ‘slant rhyme’ refer to?
A type of rhyme where the sounds are similar but not identical.
Which literary device is often used to create a sense of urgency or importance?
Tricolon
What is an example of assonance in a sentence?
‘Hear the mellow wedding bells.’
