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Poetryy Quiz

English- K.O. quiz Friday, Feb. 3, 2012

QuestionAnswer
Poetry Rhythmical language that appeals to imagination and feelings in verse form
Narrative Poem A poem that tells a story in verse/stanza form
Lyric Poem Musical verse that expresses observations, feelings, and emotions
Concrete Poem A poem in which the shape suggests its subjects ; arranged so it creates a picture or image in mind
Haiku Japanese poem that has 3 lines = 5 syllables, 7 syllables, 5 syllables
Rhyme Repetition of sounds at the end of words
External Rhyme Rhymes at the end of each line
Internal Rhyme Rhyme within the lines of the stanza
Rhyme Scheme Pattern of external rhymes in lower case letters
Rhythm Pattern of beats ; musical quality
Denotation meaning, usually LITERAL meaning
Literal Meaning dictionary definition
Connotation Refers to the feelings and associations that stir up in us
Alliteration Repetition of the beginning consonant
Onomatopoeia Imitate sounds
Imagery Use of words that appeal to the five senses and creates a picture in mind
Figurative Language Writing or speech that is not meant to be taken literally
Simile Direct comparison using "like" or "as"
Metaphor Direct comparison not using "like" or "as"
Extended Metaphor Several comparisons are made
Hyperbole Exaggeration to prove a point
Personification Giving non-human objects human qualities
Traditional(Folk) Ballad Song that tells a story ; usually anonymous
Literary Ballad Imitations of folk ballads
Speaker Imaginary voice that a poet uses while writing a poem
Free Verse Poetry that is not written in a regular, rhythmical pattern or meter
Meter A poem's rhythmical pattern that is determined by the number of syllables in each line
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