Tips for the Poetry Section (Grade 11 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards

Subject, central idea or underlying thought of a poem

Poet's attitude towards subject and readers

Atmosphere the poet creates within their work

Poet's choice of words (deliberate choice to enhance intention)

Comparison between two things using 'like' or 'as'

Calling something by name not literally applicable to it

Attributing human qualities to a thing or non-living object

Repetition of beginning consonant sounds in different words

Continuation of a sentence beyond the end of a line

Tone is poet's attitude; mood is atmosphere for reader