Poetry Terms Flashcard

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What is blank verse?

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An unrhymed verse with poetic structure, typically written in iambic pentameter.

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What is end rhyme?

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A rhyme that occurs at the end of lines in poetry, creating a musical effect.

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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 a stanza?

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A group of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Language that creates a picture in the reader's mind, appealing to the senses.

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What is free verse?

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A type of poetry that does not adhere to regular meter or rhyme schemes.

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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 personification?

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

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What is tone in poetry?

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The attitude or emotional quality conveyed by the poet's choice of words.

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What is simile?

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