Poetry

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What is a direct comparison NOT using 'like' or 'as'?

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Metaphor

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Define rhythm in poetry.

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Rhythm is when a musical beat is created by word choice.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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An example of alliteration is 'Max's marvelous muffins'.

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What does the hyperbole 'This suitcase weighs a ton!' mean?

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It means the suitcase is very heavy.

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What is it called when words end in the same sounds?

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Rhyme

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is giving human traits to non-human things.

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery creates vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor is a direct comparison without 'like' or 'as', while a simile uses 'like' or 'as'.