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LiteraryTerms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Simile | A comparison using 'like' or 'as' |
| Metaphor | A direct comparison |
| Symbol | When one thing stands for another |
| Alliteration | A sound being repeated |
| Personification | Giving something human traits |
| Imagery | Descriptive language that evokes one of the five senses |
| Rhyme Scheme | The pattern formed by the last word of each line in a poem |
| Repetition | Repeating a word, phrase, image |
| Tone | The author's attitude about the poem, the reader, or the subject matter |
| Diction | The author's word choice based on accuracy, effectiveness, and clarity |