Poetry Elements

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What is a metaphor in poetry?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What type of poetry is characterized by telling a story?

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Narrative poetry is a type of poetry that tells a story, often with a plot, characters, and a setting.

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Define imagery in the context of poetry.

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create vivid mental pictures.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as.'

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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is: 'Coats hold winter hats like bare branches hold nests.'

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in poetry?

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Figurative language enhances the meaning, creates imagery, and evokes emotions in the reader.

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What is personification in poetry?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is alliteration in poetry?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is the role of rhyme in poetry?

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