Poetry & Figurative Language

What words, thoughts, or feelings come up when you think of 'poetry'?

A comparison between two different things using 'like' or 'as' is a...

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• "She's as brave as a lion."

• "Love is a battlefield."

• "His eyes were like the sea."

• "Always look for the silver lining."

An author's choice or use of particular words and phrases is an author's...

Which of the following is an example of a hyperbole?

• "No big deal."

• "You're really funny."

• "That science test killed me."

• "I'm the oldest sibling."

A group of lines in a poem is called a...

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

• "Humpty Dumpty"

• "Krusty Krab"

• "Bee's knees"

• "Boo-hoo"

An onomatopoeia is a word that resembles the ______ it describes.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• "The leaves danced in the wind."

• "The moon shone brightly."

• "She is a snake."

• "Your dog looks just like you."

The rhythm of a poem is the poem's ...