Question

examine how line and stanza breaks are used and think about their significance consider themes recognize poetic devices and assess the impact they have - do they echo or disrupt meaning? do they force you to pay particular attention to something? do they create specific feelings or reactions? part 2: poetic device review create a note - card (physically or on the computer using software like powerpoint or quizlet) for each term, including the definition and an example of your own creation. (1 mark each.) 1. metaphor 2. simile 3. personification 4. alliteration 5. onomatopoeia 6. hyperbole 7. understatement 8. oxymoron

Explanation:

1. Metaphor: A figure of speech that makes an implicit, implied, or hidden comparison between two things that are unrelated but share some common characteristics. Example: Her eyes were diamonds (comparing the eyes to diamonds to suggest they are sparkling and precious).
2. Simile: A figure of speech that makes an explicit comparison between two different things using "like" or "as". Example: He runs like a cheetah (comparing his running speed to that of a cheetah).
3. Personification: A figure of speech where non - human things are given human qualities or characteristics. Example: The wind whispered through the trees (giving the wind the human ability to whisper).
4. Alliteration: The repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. Example: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
5. Onomatopoeia: The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named. Example: The clock went tick - tock (the words "tick - tock" imitate the sound of a clock).
6. Hyperbole: An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally. Example: I'm so hungry I could eat a horse (exaggerating the level of hunger).
7. Understatement: A figure of speech in which statements are purposely under - stated. Example: It's a bit chilly outside (when it's actually freezing).
8. Oxymoron: A figure of speech that combines two contradictory terms. Example: Jumbo shrimp (the words "jumbo" and "shrimp" are contradictory as "shrimp" usually implies smallness while "jumbo" implies largeness).

Answer:

1. Definition: A figure of speech that makes an implicit, implied, or hidden comparison between two things that are unrelated but share some common characteristics. Example: Her eyes were diamonds.
2. Definition: A figure of speech that makes an explicit comparison between two different things using "like" or "as". Example: He runs like a cheetah.
3. Definition: A figure of speech where non - human things are given human qualities or characteristics. Example: The wind whispered through the trees.
4. Definition: The repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. Example: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
5. Definition: The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named. Example: The clock went tick - tock.
6. Definition: An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally. Example: I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
7. Definition: A figure of speech in which statements are purposely under - stated. Example: It's a bit chilly outside.
8. Definition: A figure of speech that combines two contradictory terms. Example: Jumbo shrimp.