Elements of Literature and Poetry Quiz

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The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words."the alliteration of “sweet birds sang”"

Metaphor

Alliteration

Simile

Assonance

An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
"an allusion to Shakespeare"

Consonance

Irony

Allusion

Meter

In poetry, the repetition of the sound of a vowel or diphthong in nonrhyming stressed syllables near enough to each other for the echo to be discernible
(e.g., penitence, reticence ).

Personification

Assonance

Rhythm

Symbol

In a story, A narrator’s this can be formal or informal, positive or negative, lighthearted or dramatic.

Imagery

Understatement

Tone

Mood

A figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance; this word is introduced and then further developed throughout all or part of a literary work, especially a poem.

Tone

Hyperbole

Extended Metaphor

Meter

Is the combination of same sound appears repeatedly in a line or sentence, creating a rhythmic effect. This is particularly common in poetry and song lyrics, but it can occur anywhere.

Rhythm

Assonance

Metaphor

Consonance

Irony

an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

An instance where a word or phrase is repeated to provide clarity and emphasis, highlighting deeper meanings in the text.

Tone

Repetition

Mood

Simile

Which can be a word or an image, to communicate a distinct idea, represent something greater.

Hyperbole

Extended Metaphor

Overstatement

Symbolism

Understatement

Audience sees what the character does not

Exaggeration for dramatic effect

Saying less than what it really is

A sound is produced and the word means that sound.

The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words."the alliteration of “sweet birds sang”"

Metaphor

Alliteration

Simile

Assonance

An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
"an allusion to Shakespeare"

Consonance

Irony

Allusion

Meter

In poetry, the repetition of the sound of a vowel or diphthong in nonrhyming stressed syllables near enough to each other for the echo to be discernible 
(e.g., penitence, reticence ).

Personification

Assonance

Rhythm

Symbol

In a story, A narrator’s this can be formal or informal, positive or negative, lighthearted or dramatic.

Imagery

Understatement

Tone

Mood

A figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance; this word is introduced and then further developed throughout all or part of a literary work, especially a poem.

Tone

Hyperbole

Extended Metaphor

Meter

Is the combination of same sound appears repeatedly in a line or sentence, creating a rhythmic effect. This is particularly common in poetry and song lyrics, but it can occur anywhere.

Rhythm

Assonance

Metaphor

Consonance

Irony

an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

An instance where a word or phrase is repeated to provide clarity and emphasis, highlighting deeper meanings in the text.

Tone

Repetition

Mood

Simile

Which can be a word or an image, to communicate a distinct idea, represent something greater. 

Hyperbole

Extended Metaphor

Overstatement

Symbolism

Understatement

Audience sees what the character does not

Exaggeration for dramatic effect

Saying less than what it really is

A sound is produced and the word means that sound.

Elements of Literature and Poetry Quiz

Elements of Literature and Poetry Quiz

The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words."the alliteration of “sweet birds sang”"

An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference."an allusion to Shakespeare"

In poetry, the repetition of the sound of a vowel or diphthong in nonrhyming stressed syllables near enough to each other for the echo to be discernible (e.g., penitence, reticence ).

In a story, A narrator’s this can be formal or informal, positive or negative, lighthearted or dramatic.

A figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance; this word is introduced and then further developed throughout all or part of a literary work, especially a poem.

Is the combination of same sound appears repeatedly in a line or sentence, creating a rhythmic effect. This is particularly common in poetry and song lyrics, but it can occur anywhere.

Irony

An instance where a word or phrase is repeated to provide clarity and emphasis, highlighting deeper meanings in the text.

Which can be a word or an image, to communicate a distinct idea, represent something greater.

Understatement

An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
"an allusion to Shakespeare"

In poetry, the repetition of the sound of a vowel or diphthong in nonrhyming stressed syllables near enough to each other for the echo to be discernible
(e.g., penitence, reticence ).