CKLA Unit 3: Poetry

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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 the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her eyes were as blue as the ocean.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is anaphora?

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Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences. It is often used to create emphasis.

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What is the purpose of using imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is used in poetry to create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping readers to visualize scenes and emotions.

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What does it mean to personify something?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is the theme of a poem?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the poem conveys. It often reflects the poet's thoughts on life, society, or human nature.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas. It is similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines in a poem. It can create rhythm and musicality.

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What is the purpose of a poet's journal?

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A poet's journal is used by poets to jot down ideas, observations, and inspirations for their poetry. It helps in the creative process.