Poetry

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A stanza is a group of lines arranged together in a poem, often separated by a blank line.

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Who is referred to as the writer of a poem?

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The writer of a poem is called a poet.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate sounds.

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Define alliteration in poetry.

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Alliteration is the repetition of a beginning letter sound in a series of words.

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What is the purpose of a stanza in a poem?

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Stanzas organize ideas, create rhythm, and enhance the overall structure of a poem.

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem, often described using letters to indicate which lines rhyme.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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

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What is imagery in poetry?

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

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What does the term 'meter' refer to in poetry?

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Meter is the rhythmic structure of a poem, determined by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

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What is a couplet in poetry?

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A couplet is a pair of consecutive lines in a poem that typically rhyme and have the same meter.