1. Key Words in Poetry
Flashcards
- What is a poem?
- A type of literature
- What is a poet?
- A unit of poetry
- What is a stanza?
- Step of line
- What is a Haiku?
- Very short poem (3 lines, 5-7-5 syllables), no rhyme needed, focuses on mood.
Multiple-choice questions
- Which of the following BEST describes a poem?
- a) A type of literature
- b) A unit of poetry
- c) A step of line
- d) The one that tells the poem
Answer: a) A type of literature. A poem is defined as a type of literature, distinguishing it from other elements like a unit of poetry or a step of line.
- What is the role of the 'voice/speaker' in a poem?
- a) To compose the poem
- b) To tell the poem
- c) To create the rhyme
- d) To establish the setting
Answer: b) To tell the poem. The 'voice/speaker' is the entity that narrates or conveys the poem's content to the reader or listener.
- Which poetic device involves repeating the first sound of words?
- a) Allusion
- b) Assonance
- c) Alliteration
- d) Apostrophe
Answer: c) Alliteration. Alliteration is defined as the repetition of the first sound of words, creating a musical or rhythmic effect.
2. Types of Poems
Flashcards
- What is a narrative poem?
- A poem that tells a story with plot and characters.
- What is the syllable structure of a haiku?
- 5-7-5
- Does free verse poetry have fixed rules?
- No, it has no fixed rules.
- How many lines does a sonnet have?
- 14 lines
Multiple-choice questions
- Which type of poem tells a story with a plot and characters?
- a) Narrative
- b) Haiku
- c) Sonnet
- d) Limerick
Answer: a) Narrative. A narrative poem is defined by its story-telling structure, including plot and characters.
- What is the defining characteristic of a Haiku?
- a) It consists of 14 lines.
- b) It follows an AABBA rhyme scheme.
- c) It is a funny poem.
- d) It is a very short poem with a 5-7-5 syllable structure.
Answer: d) It is a very short poem with a 5-7-5 syllable structure.. A Haiku is a short poem consisting of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable structure, and focuses on mood.
- Which type of poem has no fixed rules and can rhyme or not?
- a) Sonnet
- b) Free verse
- c) Ode
- d) Ballad
Answer: b) Free verse. Free verse poetry is characterized by its lack of a fixed structure, allowing for flexibility in rhyme and length.
3. Poetic Devices
Flashcards
- What is Alliteration?
- Repeating the first sound of words.
- What is a Simile?
- Comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'.
- What is an Allusion?
- An indirect reference to someone or something famous.
- What is Personification?
- Giving human qualities to objects or abstract concepts.
Multiple-choice questions
- Which poetic device involves the repetition of the first sound of words?
- a) Alliteration
- b) Assonance
- c) Consonance
- d) Onomatopoeia
Answer: a) Alliteration. Alliteration is the repetition of the same sounds, usually consonants, at the beginning of words in a sentence or a line.
- What poetic device uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things?
- a) Metaphor
- b) Simile
- c) Personification
- d) Hyperbole
Answer: b) Simile. A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.
- Which poetic device refers to an indirect reference to a famous person or something?
- a) Allusion
- b) Apostrophe
- c) Irony
- d) Oxymoron
Answer: a) Allusion. An allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.
4. Analysing Poetry Summary
Flashcards
- What should you analyze about a poem's title?
- What it reveals about the subject, tone, or history.
- What aspects of the poet should you consider?
- Their background, era, and typical style.
- What should you identify when analyzing the setting of a poem?
- The specific time, place, or season.
- What is the 'subject' in poetry analysis?
- The specific topic of the poem.
Multiple-choice questions
- What should you analyze about a poem's title?
- a) Its length and font size
- b) What it reveals about the subject, tone, or history
- c) The number of vowels it contains
- d) If it includes the poet's name
Answer: b) What it reveals about the subject, tone, or history. Analyzing the title involves understanding what it suggests about the poem's subject matter, the emotional tone it sets, or any historical context it hints at.
- When analyzing a poem, what aspects of the poet should you consider?
- a) Their favorite color and pet's name
- b) Their background, era, and typical style
- c) Their shoe size and daily routine
- d) Their astrological sign and birthstone
Answer: b) Their background, era, and typical style. Understanding the poet's background, the era they lived in, and their typical writing style can provide valuable context for interpreting the poem.
- What should you identify when analyzing the setting of a poem?
- a) The font and paper type used
- b) The specific time, place, or season
- c) The poet's favorite vacation spot
- d) The number of stanzas and lines
Answer: b) The specific time, place, or season. Identifying the time, place, or season in which the poem is set helps to understand the context and atmosphere of the poem.
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0 Poetry KEY WORDS: Poem: is a type of literature Poet: is a unit of poetry Line verse: the composition Stanza: step of line Voice/speaker: the one that tells the poem Types of poems Narrative: Tells a story with plot and characters. Haiku: Very short (3 lines, 5-7-5 syllables), no rhyme needed, focuses on mood. Free verse: No fixed rules; can rhyme or not, any length or topic. Sonnet: 14 lines, often about love; made famous by Shakespeare. Acrostic: First letters of each line spell a word or message. Limerick: Funny poem with 5 lines and AABBA rhyme pattern. Ode: Praises a person, thing, or event; very old poetic form. Elegy: About death or loss, often for someone who passed away.
Ballad: Tells a dramatic story, usually in short stanzas with rhyme. Poetic devices Alliteration: Repeating the first sound of words. Allusion: An indirect reference to someone or something famous. Apostrophe: Addressing someone or something not present. Assonance: Repeating vowel sounds within words. Consonance: Repeating consonant sounds anywhere in words. Enjambment: A sentence continuing across multiple lines without a pause. Metaphor: Comparing two things without "like" or "as." Simile: Comparing two things using "like" or "as." Repetition: Using the same words or phrases for emphasis. Oxymoron: Combining two words with opposite meanings.
Onomatopoeia: The use of words that imitate real sounds. Imagery: Descriptive language that creates vivid mental images. Personification: Giving human qualities to objects or abstract concepts. Hyperbole: The use of exaggeration for emphasis. Irony: Saying something to express the opposite of its literal meaning. Analysing Poetry Summary 1. Title: Analyse what it reveals about the subject, tone, or history. 2. Poet: Consider their background, era, and typical style. 3. Setting: Identify the specific time, place, or season of the poem. 4. Type: Determine the specific category or form of the poem. 5. Subject vs.
Theme: The subject is the specific topic (one); themes are repeated abstract ideas (many). 6. Persona: Identify the speaker's gender and point of view (1 or 2 person). 7. Mood & Tone: a. Mood: The emotional atmosphere created. b. Tone: The poet's attitude toward the subject. 8. Poetic Devices: Identify the specific techniques used and why the poet included them