Poetry Elements

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What is the term used to describe the rhythmic structure of a poem?

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Meter

Front

What literary device involves comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

Front

In poetry, what are the basic units that make up the structure of a poem?

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Lines and stanzas

Front

What is the term for the repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines in poetry?

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Rhyme

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What sensory details are used to create vivid imagery in poetry?

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Imagery involves descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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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 uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor directly states one thing is another.

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What is the purpose of alliteration in poetry?

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Alliteration enhances the musical quality of a poem by repeating initial consonant sounds.

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What do we call a poem that tells a story?

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Narrative poem

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

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Mood