Poetic Elements + "My Father & the Figtree" Selection Test

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different objects using 'like' or 'as' to highlight similarities.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a sentence or phrase.

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What is repetition in poetry?

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The use of the same word or phrase more than once for emphasis.

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is rhyme?

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The repetition of similar sounds in the final syllables of words, often used in poetry.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is assonance?

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The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words to create rhythm or enhance meaning.

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What is a symbol in literature?

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An object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.