Poetry Terms Flashcard 2

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the implied or suggested meanings associated with a word, beyond its literal definition.

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What does the term 'tone' refer to in poetry?

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Tone refers to the attitude or emotional quality conveyed by the poet through word choice and style.

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What is a caesura?

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A caesura is a pause or break within a line of poetry, often marked by punctuation, that creates a rhythmical effect.

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What is enjambment?

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Enjambment is a poetic technique where a sentence or phrase runs over from one line to the next without a pause.

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How does imagery enhance poetry?

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Imagery uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures, engaging the reader's senses and emotions.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in close proximity.

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Define metaphor in poetry.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things, suggesting they are alike in some way.

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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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What is the purpose of a stanza in poetry?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space, that serves as a building block for the poem's structure.

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What does 'meter' refer to in poetry?

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Meter is the rhythmic structure of a poem, determined by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.