Poetry is one way people use to portray their emotions to the intended readers or listeners. If you are also into poetry, take this poetry practice test. Are you new students taking up poetry, but you do not know which type of poetry speaks most about you as a writer? Well, take the test below and get to see how much you know about poetry and what your area of focus should be. The quiz will help you practice as well as increase your knowledge about terms related to poetry. All the best!
The repetition of a consonant sound, particularly the initial consonants of two or more words.
The repetition of a vowel sound in two or more words.
An obvious exaggeration made for effect.
A series of brief shots that work together to convey a particular meaning.
Makes a comparison by saying one thing is another.
Is an obvious exaggeration made for effect.
Makes a comparison between two unlike things using the words "like," "as" or "than".
Is a speech by an actor spoken as if thinking aloud.
Makes a comparison by saying one thing is another.
Is an obvious exaggeration made for effect.
Makes a comparison between two unlike things using the words "like", "as" or "than."
Is a speech by an actor spoken as if thinking aloud.
People; breaking, waking; day, dismay; us, us
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Assonance
Alliteration
Simile
Metaphor
Alliteration
Assonance
Simile
Metaphor
Alliteration
Assonance
Simile
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Symbolism
Personification
Hyperbole
Symbolism
Paradox
Personification
Onomatopoeia
He ran like the wind.
The hose is a green snake on the lawn.
The bottle fizzed then popped.
Wild horses wouldn't drag me away.
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