Practice Flashcards: National 5 English: critical reading of poetry | Zestly

Question 1

Imagery

Accepted Answer

Language that appeals to the senses to create a mental picture. Markers expect you to identify the specific type (e.g., simile, metaphor) and explain how the comparison deepens the reader's understanding of the subject.

Question 2

Enjambment

Accepted Answer

The continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line. Markers look for an explanation of how the line break creates tension, pace, or emphasis on specific words.

Question 3

Caesura

Accepted Answer

A strong pause within a line of verse, often marked by punctuation. Markers expect you to explain how the pause affects the rhythm or highlights the emotional weight of the preceding or following words.

Question 4

Word Choice

Question 5

Repetition

Question 6

Sonnet

Question 7

Volta

Question 8

Sibilance

Question 9

Symbolism

Question 10

Alliteration

Question 11

Onomatopoeia

Question 12

Personification