Vocabulary Flashcards

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meter

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A unit of measurement for rhythm in poetry.

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refrain

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A repeated line or group of lines in a poem.

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rhyme scheme

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The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line.

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rondeau

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A form of verse with a specific structure and rhyme.

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stanzas

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Groups of lines in a poem, similar to paragraphs.

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structure

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The arrangement of ideas and elements in a poem.

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haiku

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A traditional Japanese form of poetry with three lines.

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assonance

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The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

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alliteration

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The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

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consonance

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The repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity.