Poetry Structure

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What is a stanza?

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A small section of a poem made up of one or more lines.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

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What is Repetition in poetry?

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Repeating words, phrases, lines, or stanzas.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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What is a rhyme?

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Repetition of similar sounds in two or more words.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

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What is Rhyme Scheme?

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The pattern of rhyme created at the end of lines of poetry.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

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What is a line break?

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The point where a line of poetry ends.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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What is the purpose of a stanza in poetry?

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To organize thoughts and ideas, creating a structure within the poem.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

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How does Repetition affect a poem?

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It emphasizes certain ideas or themes and creates rhythm.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What are the different types of rhyme?

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End rhyme, internal rhyme, slant rhyme, and eye rhyme.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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What is the significance of Rhyme Scheme in poetry?

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It contributes to the musical quality of the poem and can enhance its meaning.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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What is enjambment in poetry?

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The continuation of a sentence or clause across a line break.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5