Elements of Poetry

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In a poem, what describes the feeling that the poet is trying to convey?

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Mood

Front

What is a group of lines in a poem called?

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Stanza

Front

What term describes the beat, sound, and feel of a poem?

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Rhythm

Front

What is the author of a poem called?

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Poet

Front

In a poem, what describes the number and style of accented syllables in a line? Options: Rhythm, Poet, Meter, Stanza

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Meter

Front

What is a single row of words called in a poem?

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Line

Front

What is the truth, lesson, or message about life in a poem?

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Theme

Front

As swiftly as a bird is an example of a

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Simile

Front

What figure of speech is used in the sentence: "Ben is a machine in the weight room."? Options: Simile, Metaphor

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Metaphor

Front

What is it called when a writer uses very descriptive language, sometimes figurative language (like similes, metaphors, and personification) to appeal to all of your senses?

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Imagery