Practice Literary Devices (10.5) - ICSE Class 12 English Elective

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Question 1.
Define metaphor in your own words.
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Think about how poets describe things indirectly.
Question 2.
Identify an example of imagery from one of the poems.
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Look for descriptions that appeal to the senses.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of a metaphor in poetry?
- To create sounds
- To compare unlike things
- To provide definitions
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Think about how metaphors express similarities.
4Question 4.
True or False: Imagery only includes visual descriptions.
- True
- False
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Remember that imagery engages taste, sound, and more.
Question 5.
Create a poem that uses at least three different literary devices discussed in this section. Identify each device used.
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Choose a theme and think carefully about how each device can enhance your message.
Question 6.
Analyze a poem of your choice and discuss how irony influences its themes. Provide specific examples.
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Consider contrasting moments in the poem that reveal deeper truths.

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