Poetry Devices Practice Test

These flashcards cover key poetic devices and their definitions as well as questions and answers related to those concepts.

Rhyme Scheme

A pattern of rhymes at the end of lines.

Onomatopoeia

Words that imitate sounds.

Consonance

Repetition of consonant sounds within or at the end of words.

Assonance

Repetition of vowel sounds within words.

Personification

Giving human qualities to nonhuman things.

Hyperbole

Extreme exaggeration.

Metaphor

A direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as'.

Simile

A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

Alliteration

Repetition of initial consonant sounds.

Allusion

A brief reference to a well-known person, place, or event.

Imagery

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

Lyric Poetry

Poetry that expresses personal emotions or thoughts.

Narrative Poetry

Poetry that tells a story.

What is the purpose of imagery?

To appeal to the senses.

Which device uses exaggerated statements?

Hyperbole.

What is alliteration?

Repeated beginning consonant sounds.

Which type of poetry tells a story?

Narrative.

What is a rhyme scheme?

The pattern of rhymes at the ends of lines.

Which device compares two unlike things WITHOUT using 'like' or 'as'?

Metaphor.

What does lyric poetry mainly focus on?

Emotions.