Figurative Language and Poetry Flashcard

Front

Which figurative language device uses "like" or "as"?

Back

Simile

Front

Which device gives human traits to nonhuman things?

Back

Personification

Front

What does sensory imagery trigger?

Back

Mental pictures or strong feelings

Front

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole? "Louder than a jet engine", "Time is a thief", "As fast as lightning", "The wind whispered"

Back

"Louder than a jet engine"

Front

What is the effect of using hyperbole in poetry?

Back

To create emphasis through exaggeration

Front

What is the primary function of imagery in poetry?

Back

To appeal to the senses

Front

What is the effect of using personification in poetry?

Back

To give human traits to nonhuman things

Front

What is the effect of using metaphors in poetry?

Back

To create direct comparisons

Front

What is the effect of using sensory imagery in poetry?

Back

To trigger mental pictures or strong feelings

Front

What mood is created through the imagery or structure?

Back

Excited