Poetry Flashcard Review

Front

What is a line or group of lines in a poem separated from other groups of lines by extra white space; used for emphasis, steps, or transitions?

Back

Stanza

Front

A quatrain is a stanza of [ ] lines.

Back

4

Front

What term refers to an author or poet's choice of words?

Back

Diction

Front

A rhythmic pattern based on the repetitions and emphases in speech.

Back

Cadence

Front

The speaker of a poem is the same as the writer of a poem.

Back

False

Answer explanation

The speaker of a poem will not always be the same as the author of it.

Front

Which poetry tool is used to evoke any of the five senses?

Back

Sensory Diction

Front

A couplet is a stanza of [ ] lines.

Back

2, two, to, too

Front

The repetition of initial sounds, usually consonants, in neighboring words. Ex: The flighty fox found its food.

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Alliteration

Answer explanation

The flighty fox found its food

Front

The underlying idea or message of a poem is also known as the:

Back

Theme

Front

Free verse poetry follows a strict set of rules and patterns.

Back

False

Answer explanation

Free verse poetry allows you to establish and follow your own rules or patterns.