
Intro to Poetry: Literary Devices
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Intro to Poetry:
Literary Devices
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What is poetry? What does it mean to you?
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Symbol
(n.) a thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract.
Example: The limousine was another symbol of his wealth and authority
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Multiple Choice
Which one of these phrases includes an example of a symbol?
The warrior was very brave and fought hard.
The warrior had several tattoos of lions, bears, and wolves to give him strength.
The warrior used his sword to defend his people.
The warrior never ran away from a fight.
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Metaphor
(n.) a thing regarded as representative or symbolic of something else, especially something abstract.
Examples: Ali is a walking dictionary. -- Time is money.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements includes an example of a metaphor?
Life can be difficult at times.
My life is unpredictable.
Life is a roller coaster.
I love life!
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Simile
(n.) a comparison between two things using "like" or "as".
Example: Charles was moving like a cheetah.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following phrases includes an example of a simile?
That dog is bigger than a bear!
That dog is super fluffy.
That dog is humongous!
That dog is as big as a baby elephant!
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Alliteration
(n.) the repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of closely connected words.
Example: Adam always assists Ariel at school.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences features an example of alliteration?
Kira likes to collect postal stamps.
Kira is always collecting rocks.
Kira collects clams on the coast.
Kira likes to collect shells on the beach.
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Hyperbole
(n.) exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Example: His list of accomplishments is a mile long.
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Poll
Which of the following sentences has an example of a hyperbole?
Jennie's eyes were bright and clear.
Jennie's eyes were extremely bright.
Jennie's eyes shined brighter than a thousand stars.
Jennie's eyes were the brightest I'd ever seen.
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Multiple Choice
A metaphor is a ...
disease you get from kissing too many people.
thing regarded as representative or symbolic of something else, especially something abstract.
comparison between two things using "like" or "as"
a sound that is repeated at the beginning of consecutive words.
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Multiple Choice
What is a symbol?
a comparison between two things that are similar.
a thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract.
a percussive instrument that can be part of a drum-set.
something special to a person.
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Multiple Choice
Alliteration is the repetition of what?
Symbols in a poem.
Important ideas in a poem.
Sounds or letters at the end of words that follow each other.
Sounds or letters at the beginning of words in close proximity.
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Literary Devices
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