Poetry Terms Flashcard 2

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What is a refrain in poetry?

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A recurring line or phrase throughout a poem.

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What is an example of onomatopoeia?

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Hiss.

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What is a characteristic of an ode?

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It is lengthy and expresses deep emotions.

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What is a volta in a sonnet?

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A transition or shift in theme or tone, typically occurring between the octave and sestet.

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What is cacophony in poetry?

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A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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To create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things.

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What is a simile?

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

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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 sonnet?

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A 14-line poem, typically written in iambic pentameter, with various rhyme schemes.