Poetic Devices and Figurative Language

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What is rhythm in poetry?

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The pattern of beats or stresses in a poem.

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What does symbolism mean in literature?

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Using symbols to represent ideas or qualities, e.g., a dove symbolizes peace.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Words that imitate sounds, such as 'snap', 'crackle', and 'pop'.

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What is the theme of a literary work?

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The underlying message or meaning about life or the human condition.

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What is hyperbole?

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An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis, e.g., 'I'm so tired, I could sleep for a week!'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human objects or abstract concepts.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.