Figures of Speech and Sounds of Poetry

4 Written Questions

1. the repetition of vowel sounds anywhere in words
2. words that sound like what they name
3. where the poet chooses to end one line and begin another, especially used in free verse.
4. the repetition of consonant sounds anywhere in words

4 Multiple Choice Questions

1. compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as"
   1. rhythm
   2. metaphor
   3. repetition
   4. simile
2. exaggerated statement, often humorous
   1. rhyme
   2. rhythm
   3. hyperbole
   4. simile
3. using words whose endings sound alike
   1. rhythm
   2. simile
   3. hyperbole
   4. rhyme
4. the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
   1. personification
   2. metaphor
   3. alliteration
   4. repetition

4 True/False Questions

1. personification → the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

   True        False

2. repetition → uses the same word or phrase more than once, for emphasis or for rhythm

   True        False

3. simile → using words whose endings sound alike

   True        False

4. rhythm → the pattern of accented and unaccented syllables in a poem

   True        False