English 1H POETRY TERMS Review

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What is an allusion?

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A brief, intentional reference to a famous or well-known historical, mythic, or literary person, place, event, or movement.

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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 metaphor?

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A direct comparison between two unlike things that does NOT use 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a theme in poetry?

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The underlying message or main idea of a poem.

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What is assonance?

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The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.

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What is diction?

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The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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