Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

Normal Size Small Size show me how

7th gr. poetry terms

Question	Answer
the repetition of terminal(end) sounds	rhyme
the pattern of rhyming words	rhyme scheme
the repetition of initial consonant sounds (tongue twisters)	alliteration
the repetition of consonant sounds or blends	consonance
the repetition of internal vowel sounds	assonance
the use of words whose sound suggests their meanings Example- buzz, hiss	onomatopoeia
the beat of the poem	rhythm
the repitition of one or more lines at regular intervals	refrain
the repitition of phrases similar in structure Example- the sun rises. the sun sets.	parallelism
groupings of lines within a poem	verse/stanza
a comparison using like or as	simile
a comparison in which one thing is said to be another	metaphor
the use of words that appeal to the senses	imagery
using something specific to stand for something else, especially an idea	symbolism
exaggeration, often for comic effect	hyperbole
the attitude of the author as revealed in his/her poem	tone
the feeling the author tries to create in the reader	mood
giving the characteristics of a living thing to an inanimate object	personification
a poem that tells a story, it contains elements such as plot, setting, and characterization (like a short story)	narrative poetry
a poem that tells the adventure of a hero	epic
(originally intended to be sung) tells of a single dramatic episode, usually about romance, adventure, unusual characters,etc.	ballad
poetry concerned with feelings and extremely personal experiences	lyric poetry
poetry that uses its physical or visual form to present its message	concrete poetry
poetry without rhyme scheme	free verse
Japanese poetry that consists of three lines and a total of seventeen syllables. It should present a clear picture that arouses emotion or prompts thought.	haiku
a five line nonsense poem with a definite rhyme	limerick

Created by: debragolden on 2009-06-09

Correct box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:

Pass complete!

7th gr. poetry terms