Poetry Elements

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What is the term for words at the end of one line that rhyme with words at the end of another line?

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End rhyme or when words rhyme at the end of a line.

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What is a comparison using 'like' or 'as' called?

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Simile.

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What term describes the feeling the author is trying to convey in a poem?

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Mood.

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What is the pattern of rhyming words or sounds in a poem called?

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Rhyme scheme.

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What is the term for the beat created by the sound of the words in a poem?

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Rhythm or meter.

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What is the term for a figure of speech that involves an exaggeration for emphasis?

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Hyperbole.

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What is the term for a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'?

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Metaphor.

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What is the term for a recurring theme or idea in a poem?

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Motif.

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What is the term for the use of language that appeals to the senses?

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Imagery.

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What is the term for a poem that tells a story?

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Narrative poem.