metaphor
comparison of two or more things not using "like" or "as
alliteration
repeating the same starting sounds of words
simile
comparison of two or more things using "like" or "as
hyperbole
exaggeration for effect
rhythm
a regular pattern of stresses, like a beat
repetition
when a poet repeats a word or words to emphasize
rhyme
when two words share the same final sound
enjambent
when one idea or sentence is stretched over two or more lines
personification
giving human traits or characteristics to an object or idea
onomatopoeia
when a worlds pronunciation imitates its sound
imagery
writing that uses the five senses to create "pictures
irony
when the outcome of a situation is the exact opposite of what was expected
When you, my Dear, are away, away, How wearily goes the day. A year drags after morning, and night Starts another year. (example)
hyperbole
Chicago is a city that is fierce as a dog with tongue lapping for action. (example)
simile
Gracefully she sat down sideways, With a simper smile (example)
alliteration
Drip-hiss-drip-hiss-fall the raindrops.
onomatopeia
The fountain tossed its water, Up and up, like silver marbles.
simile
Falstaff sweats to death, as he walks along; Weren't not for laughing, I should pity him.
hyperbole
Lives of great men remind us We can make our lives sublime; And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time.
metaphor
His sorrow goes Like mountain snows In waters sweet and clear.
simile
The tear-drop trickled to his chin; There was a meaning in her grin
rhyme
All night long with rush and lull The rain kept drumming on the roof
personification
The child with
her infinite energy
would run
her parents to
the ground
hyperbole
My love is like a red, red rose
repetition
When the stooping sky
Leans down upon the hills
personification
There's a patch of old snow in a corner
imagery
Which of the above poems has a continuous rhythm?
We Wear the Mask
Which of the above poems use rhyme?
We Wear the Mask
Which of the above poems uses more hyperbole?
Poet Among Barbarians
Which of the above poems uses enjambment?
Poet Among Barbarians
Which of the above poems uses metaphor?
Both of these poems
Which of the above poems uses simile?
Neither of these poems
Which of the above poems uses repetition?
Both of these poems
Which of the above poems uses more personification?
Poet Among Barbarians
In which of the above poems does the speaker use a pleasant or joyful tone?
Neither of these poems
Which of the above poems uses rhyme?
both
Which of the above poems uses more personification?
Bee, I'm Expecting You
Which of the above poems uses simile?
A Patch of Old Snow
Which of the above poems uses hyperbole?
neither
Which of the above poems resembles a letter?
Bee, I'm Expecting You