unseen poetry Flashcards
rhyme
regular - order and control
irregular or none - chaos, conflict, unpredictability
internal rhyme (on the same line rhyme) - creates a sense of speed and flow and emphasis
enjambement
line runs on without punctuation - creates flow - ongoing thought and movement
caesura
mid line pause - shift in mood, hesitation, emotional impact
free verse
feels more raw and natural - mirrors honest emotion or unpredictability
imagery - sensory imagery
evokes emotion - creates vivid scene
direct address - rhetorical q
more personal - makes reader reflect or connect emotionally
symbolism
uses an object or idea to represent a deeper meaning - adds layers of meaning e.g. a road could mean a life journey
sentence starters
creates a sense of
emphasises the idea that
links to the poets message about
mimics the idea of
simile
adds to the emotion depicted -
metaphor
creates a vivid image - can add symbolism - can make the description intense
contrast or jux
highlihgts key differences - tension, emphasises complexity of issue
alliteration
creates a mood or tone, draws attention
soft sounds - calm and peacful
hard sounds - anger, fear
repetition
emphasises a word or idea, creates rhythm or urgency, shows obsession, passion or anxiety
builds intensity around a memory or fear or strong emotion