Poetic Techniques (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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What does alliteration create in poetry?
What does alliteration create in poetry?
Creates rhythm, musicality, and enhances mood or tone.
How does assonance affect reading pace?
How does assonance affect reading pace?
Can slow down or speed up the reading pace effectively.
What sensory aspect does onomatopoeia engage?
What sensory aspect does onomatopoeia engage?
Engages the reader's auditory sense for vividness.
What does imagery evoke in a reader?
What does imagery evoke in a reader?
Evokes sensory experiences and creates vivid pictures.
What is a metaphor's main function?
What is a metaphor's main function?
Makes abstract ideas concrete and adds layers of meaning.
How does a simile enhance description?
How does a simile enhance description?
Enhances imagery by creating vivid comparisons.
What does personification do to inanimate objects?
What does personification do to inanimate objects?
Gives life to them, making descriptions engaging.
What does symbolism convey in literature?
What does symbolism convey in literature?
Conveys complex ideas through symbols and adds meaning.
What effect does enjambment create in poetry?
What effect does enjambment create in poetry?
Creates continuity, flow, suspense, or surprise.
What is the function of caesura?
What is the function of caesura?
Introduces pauses for effect and highlights important points.