Poetry Terms Quiz 407 (20 MCQs)

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1. What is the correct term for the following definition? A formal division of lines in a poem and is considered as a unit.
2. This is a lyric poem composed of fourteen lines, is usually written in iambic pentameter, and is organized in strict divisions of stanza division and rhyme.
3. The general subject of the poem (who? what? when? where? why? how?)
4. An example of this is "My heart is a stereo."
5. What is "repeated use of sounds, words, or ideas for effect and emphasis" ?
6. Word play in which words with totally different meanings have similar or identical sounds.
7. Honorarium
8. The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning, middle, or end of at least two words in a line of poetry
9. A poetic device that repeats the beginning sound of a word for effect is called ..... For example:Bees buzz past the blooming blossoms.
10. Attitude of the speaker toward the subject; overall emotion expressed through words and sentence length is called:
11. "Victoria vrooms in the van very vivaciously."
12. Ms. Warzy is going to this place for Spring Break
13. A reference to a person, place, or event outside of the text meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea
14. Chicago is a city that is fierce as a dog with tongue lapping for action
15. "humorous, sarcastic, inspirational" are examples of ..... words
16. An author describing black crows lurking around the house of a villain in a text is an example of
17. What is the definition of the term:Rhythm?
18. Three syllable metrical foot, one stressed followed by two unstressed
19. Could, Should, Would and Good are examples of .....
20. The repetition of similar vowel sounds followed by a different consonant sound.