Poetic Devices and Figurative Language

Front

What are sound devices in poetry?

Back

Sound devices are techniques that emphasize sound and give poetry its musical quality, such as rhyme, rhythm, alliteration, and assonance.

Front

What type of devices does poetry primarily use to create rhythm and rhyme?

Back

Sound devices.

Front

What is personification?

Back

Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things, as in 'The river moaned as it danced across the rocks.'

Front

What is figurative language?

Back

Figurative language conveys meanings that are deeper than the literal interpretation of the words, often using metaphors, similes, and personification.

Front

What is rhyme in poetry?

Back

Rhyme is a sound device where words end with the same sound, such as in 'The fairy named Mary was known for being merry - and hairy!'.

Front

What is alliteration?

Back

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

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

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

Front

What is a simile?

Back

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

Front

What is assonance?

Back

Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words, creating internal rhyming within phrases or sentences.

Front

What is the purpose of using figurative language in poetry?

Back

Figurative language enhances the emotional impact and imagery of poetry, allowing readers to connect with the text on a deeper level.