Traditional and Free Verse Poetry Flashcard

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What is onomatopoeia in poetry?

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Onomatopoeia is a literary device where a word imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz', 'sizzle', or 'squawk'.

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How can you identify a free verse poem?

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Free verse poems do not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter and often have irregular line breaks.

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What are the characteristics of traditional poetry?

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Traditional poetry typically has a specific structure, including patterns of rhyme, meter, and stanzas.

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Define metaphor in poetry.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification in literature?

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Personification is a literary device that attributes human qualities or characteristics to non-human entities or objects.

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What is the purpose of using imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is used to create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping readers visualize scenes and emotions.

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What is the role of rhyme in traditional poetry?

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Rhyme enhances the musical quality of a poem, creates rhythm, and can help to emphasize certain words or themes.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines within a poem, often separated by a space, that functions similarly to a paragraph in prose.

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How does tone affect the meaning of a poem?

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Tone conveys the poet's attitude toward the subject, influencing how readers interpret the poem's message and emotions.

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What is the significance of line breaks in free verse poetry?

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Line breaks in free verse can create emphasis, control pacing, and influence the poem's overall structure and meaning.