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Poetry Review
Poetry Review Flashcards-Unit 3, Lesson 3
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English
10th Grade
04/21/2016

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Alliteration
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Beginning sound of words repeats in a line of poetry or sentence.
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[image]Onomatopoeia

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A word that imitates a sound
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[image]Simile

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Compares 2 unlike things using the words like, as or than as a connecting word
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[image]Hyperbole

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A HUGE exaggeration that could not possibly be true
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Metaphor
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A comparison of 2 unlike things that does not use a connecting word
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Why does poetry matter?
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It entertains us, connects to other viewpoints, and portrays culture and experiences
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Why are poetric devices used?
Definition
To create MOOD in a poem and understand the meaning
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