Comparing Poetry: Poetic Devices

Question 1

Which moods are created through sound devices in the excerpt from “The Bells”? Check all that apply.joyfulsomberupbeatangryexcited

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joyful; upbeat; excited

Question 2

Use the drop-down menus to select the sound device illustrated in each example. | The waves crash on the shore. | The troll brought the coal for the mole near the pole. | David Dudsen didn’t dive down into the deep end.

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assonance

Question 3

Use the drop-down menus to select the sound device illustrated in each example.

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onomatopoeia; assonance; alliteration

Question 4

✔ alliterationassonanceonomatopoeia

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✔ alliteration

Question 5

meteronomatopoeia✔ alliteration

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✔ alliteration; Identify the sound device shown in boldface in the poem.: alliteration; Identify the mood that has been created by the way this stanza sounds.: wistful

Question 6

✔ wistfuljoyfulX angry

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✔ wistful

Question 7

Read the excerpt from “Sea Fever.” Then, use the drop-down menus to answer the questions.

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Identify the sound device shown in boldface in the poem.: alliteration; Identify the mood that has been created by the way this stanza sounds.: wistful

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