Exploring Poetry Concepts

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Definition of Poetry

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Literary art using rhythm, sound, and meaning

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Stanza

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Group of lines in a poem

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Rhyme Scheme

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Pattern of rhymes at the end of lines

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Metaphor

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Comparison without "like" or "as"

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Simile

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Comparison using "like" or "as"

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Haiku

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3-line poem, 5-7-5 syllables

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Alliteration

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Repetition of initial consonant sounds

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Free Verse

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Poetry without regular rhyme or rhythm

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Sonnet

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14-line poem with specific rhyme scheme

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to senses