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A)How would you describe the meaning of enjambment?(1 point)
When a line break occurs in the middle of a sentence or phrase in a poem.
When several words in a short section contain the same consonant sound.
When a pause occurs in the middle of a line of poetry.
When several words in a short section begin with the same sound.
A)How would you describe the meaning of alliteration?(1 point)
When several words in a short section contain the same consonant sound.
When a pause occurs in the middle of a line of poetry.
When several words in a short section all contain the same vowel sound.
When several words in a short section begin with the same sound.
A)What is caesura?(1 point)
when words are used in a way that differs from their dictionary definitions
when a line break occurs in the middle of a sentence or phrase in a poem
when several words in a short section contain the same consonant sound
when a pause occurs in the middle of a poetic line

A Sunset of the City
by Gwendolyn Brooks
Already I am no longer looked at with lechery or love.
My daughters and sons have put me away with marbles and dolls,
Are gone from the house.
My husband and lovers are pleasant or somewhat polite
And night is night.
It is a real chill out,
The genuine thing.
I am not deceived, I do not think it is still summer
Because sun stays and birds continue to sing.

A)
Use the lines to answer the question.
Which line contains caesura?
(1 point)
“My daughters and sons have put me away with marbles and dolls,”
“Already I am no longer looked at with lechery or love.”
“I am not deceived, I do not think it is still summer”
“It is a real chill out,”

A Sunset of the City
by Gwendolyn Brooks
It is a real chill out. The fall crisp comes.
I am aware there is winter to heed.
There is no warm house
That is fitted with my need.
A)
Use the lines to answer the question.
Which pair of words is an example of the poet’s use of alliteration?
(1 point)
aware, winter
real, chill
heed, need
crisp, comes

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Question 1: How would you describe the meaning of enjambment?
Answer: When a line break occurs in the middle of a sentence or phrase in a poem.

Question 2: How would you describe the meaning of alliteration?
Answer: When several words in a short section begin with the same sound.

Question 3: What is caesura?
Answer: When a pause occurs in the middle of a poetic line.

Question 4: Which line contains caesura?
Answer: “My daughters and sons have put me away with marbles and dolls,”

Question 5: Which pair of words is an example of the poet’s use of alliteration?
Answer: real, chill