Poetry and Literary Techniques

What is the purpose of using literary techniques in poetry?

• To make the poem sound pleasing when read aloud

• To confuse the reader with complex language

• To hide the meaning of the poem

• To make the poem longer

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

• The desert was as dry as a bone

• The wolves howled at the moon

• The dapper lad chatted to the other happy chap

• The bacon sizzled in the pan

What is the purpose of repetition in poetry?

• To confuse the reader

• To create a visual image

• To convey a particular effect

• To make the poem longer

What is the definition of rhyme scheme?

• The pattern of rhyming lines in a poem

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

• The arrangement of words to create a beat

• The comparison between two things using 'like' or 'as'

What is the purpose of using similes in poetry?

• To create a visual image

• To convey a particular effect

• To compare two things using 'like' or 'as'

• To make the poem longer

What is the definition of personification?

• The comparison between two things using 'like' or 'as'

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

• The attribution of human characteristics to non-human things

• The arrangement of words to create a beat

What is the purpose of using symbolism in poetry?

• To confuse the reader

• To create a visual image

• To convey a particular effect

• To hide the meaning of the poem

What is the definition of connotation?

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

• The literal meaning of a word

• The ideas or feelings evoked by a word

• The arrangement of words to create a beat

What is the purpose of using paradox in poetry?

• To create a visual image

• To convey a particular effect

• To confuse the reader

• To hide the meaning of the poem

What is the purpose of using imagery in poetry?

• To create a visual image

• To convey a particular effect

• To compare two things using 'like' or 'as'

• To make the poem longer