4th Hour Poetry Terms

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Example of personification: "The first rays of morning tiptoed through the meadow." What does this illustrate?

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This illustrates personification by giving human-like qualities to the rays of morning.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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Example of a metaphor: "The cat is a monster." What does this mean?

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This means that the cat is being compared to a monster, suggesting it is fierce or troublesome.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Example of hyperbole: "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse." What does this imply?

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This implies extreme hunger, using exaggeration to emphasize the feeling.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures.

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What does rhythm in poetry refer to?

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Rhythm refers to the pattern of sounds and beats in a poem, contributing to its musical quality.

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What is a simile?

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

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Example of a simile: "He was as tall as a skyscraper." What does this suggest?

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This suggests that the person is very tall, using a comparison to a skyscraper.