3rd quarter exams

Poetry is a form of verbal or written expression of ideas.
- It is characterized by:
- Concentrated and imaginative language.
- Rhythmical structure.
- Contains elements of sense, sound, and structure.

Sense: Refers to the meaning or message of the poem, which is subject to interpretation.
Imagery: The use of words to convey vivid, concrete sensory experiences. It appeals to the five senses:
- Visual Imagery: Describes what we see.
- Auditory Imagery: Describes what we hear.
- Tactile Imagery: Describes what we feel (touch).
- Olfactory Imagery: Describes what we smell.
- Gustatory Imagery: Describes what we taste.

Visual Imagery: “The night was black as ever, but bright stars lit up the sky in beautiful and varied constellations which were sprinkled across the astronomical landscape.”
Auditory Imagery: “Silence was broken by the peal of piano keys as Shannon began practicing her concerto.”
Gustatory Imagery: “Each piece was sweet and light to the very center and Edmund had never tasted anything more delicious.” – C.S. Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia.
Tactile Imagery: “Autumn never seemed this cold before.” – John McLaughlin and Sara Bareilles, Summer is Over.
Olfactory Imagery: “Blood in the breeze.” – Ed Sheeran, See.

Identify the type of imagery used in the following statements:
1. Olfactory: "The aroma of lavender filled the room. It was pleasant yet deadly."
2. Gustatory: "An explosion of flavors filled her mouth. One moment it was sweet, then in a split of a second, it became sour."
3. Tactile: "I'm freezing in the sun. I'm burning in the rain.” – Hale, The Day You Said Goodnight.
4. Auditory: "When the beating of your heart echoes the beating of the drums…"
5. Visual: "The night was black as ever."

What imageries are used in the following excerpts?:
- Aurelio Alvero (1896):
- “The cry awoke Balintawak.”
- “And the echoes answered back… “Freedom”!"
- “All the four winds listened long.”
- “To the shrieking of that song…. “Freedom”!"
- T.S. Eliot, Preludes:
- “The winter evening settles down.”
- “With smell of steaks in passageways.”
- “Six o'clock. The burnt-out ends of smoky days.”
- “The showers beat on broken blinds and chimney-pots.”
- Theodore Roethke, My Papa’s Waltz:
- “The whiskey on your breath could make a small boy dizzy.”
- “But I hung on like death.”

Visual Imagery: “The golden sunset spilled warm light across the quiet beach.”
Auditory Imagery: “The thunder cracked loudly, shaking the windows.”
Tactile Imagery: “Her hands felt numb and icy after holding the snow.”
Olfactory Imagery: “The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the small bakery.”
Visual Imagery: “Tall, dark trees stood like silent guards along the empty road.”
Auditory Imagery: “The crowd roared with excitement as the team scored a goal.”
Tactile Imagery: “I shivered when the cold wind brushed against my neck.”
Olfactory Imagery: “The scent of jasmine drifted through the open window.”
Gustatory Imagery: “The spicy soup burned my tongue with its heat.”

Figurative Language: Utilization of words in a creative or non-literal manner to evoke vividness, emotions, or enhanced understanding.
- Helps readers to picture, feel, or comprehend ideas more strongly.

Simile: A comparison between two very different entities using like or as.
- Example: “Our LOVE is like the WIND. I can't see it, but I can feel it.”
- Example: “Life is like RIDING A BICYCLE. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”
Metaphor: A direct comparison between two very different entities with no use of like or as.
- Example: “He is the black sheep of the family.”
- Example: “A book is a portal to another time or another world.”
Personification: Assigning human attributes to non-human entities.
- Example: “Life and death have been loving each other since the beginning of time.”
Hyperbole: A purposeful exaggeration, often used for humor.
- Example: “The plane ride took forever!”
- Example: “I told you a million times already.”
Onomatopoeia: Using words that sound like what they describe.
- Example: “Moo said the cow.”
- Example: “The wind howled.”

Identify the figure of speech in the statements:
1. Simile: “His heart was thumping like a drum.”
2. Metaphor: “Mike is the class's walking dictionary.”
3. Personification: “The wind whistled throughout the day.”
4. Hyperbole: “My brother runs faster than a car.”
5. Onomatopoeia: “Baa, baa, black sheep. Have you any wool?”
6. Personification: “The elevator growled and struggled as it lifted 10 people.”
7. Simile: “Life is like a box of chocolates.”
8. Personification: “The clouds began to cry without pause.”
9. Metaphor: “The exam was a piece of cake.”
10. Hyperbole: “I died laughing when he cracked a joke.”