Graphical Elements in Poetry

Front

What is the repetition of the same or similar sounds in poetry called?

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Rhyme

Front

What is a regular pattern of unstressed and stressed syllables in a line of poetry?

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Meter

Front

In what format is a poem typically written?

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Stanzas & Lines

Front

What is a stanza in poetry?

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A group of lines within a poem, a division in poetry.

Front

What do you call two lines that rhyme and often have the same meter?

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Couplet

Front

What is the term for the overall structure or organization of a poem?

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Form

Front

What is the term for the emotional quality or atmosphere created by a poem?

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Tone

Front

What is the use of figurative language to create vivid imagery in poetry?

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Imagery

Front

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

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Motif

Front

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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