Poetry Terms Quiz 187 (20 MCQs)

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1. What is the correct spelling of the word that means the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words
2. The contrast between a character's position or aspiration and the treatment he or she receives at the hands of a seemingly hostile fate; also called irony of fate
3. Why do author's use figurative language?
4. This sentence appeals to which sense:The sunset was the most gorgeous they'd ever seen; the clouds were edged with pink and gold.
5. A line of poetry that has 12 syllables. The name probably comes from a medieval romance about Alexander the Great that was written in 12-syllable lines.
6. The speaker's attitude toward the subject that can usually be described in a single word.
7. Songlike poem that tells stories of adventure
8. Words at the end of lines that rhyme is cammed an
9. An exaggeration used to make a point, not meant to be taken literally is known as a what?
10. Figures of speech that are entirely exaggerated in order to make a point.
11. Are you hungry? Let's find a cafe for ....., ..... and .....
12. Language used by poets, novelists and other writers to create images in the mind of the reader
13. When the word is repeated at the end of the lines
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15. Refers to words that rhyme at the ends of lines
16. Five pairs of iambs is called:
17. Her heels clacked on the hardwood floor. What type of sound device is used?
18. Comparing two unlike items using the verb "be" .
19. My dad knows everything about cars.
20. Characters, settings, images, extra. that stand in for bigger ideas.