Unit 2 - Part B Vocabulary Review

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What is a lyric poem that has 14 lines of iambic pentameter and follows a set rhyme scheme?

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Sonnet

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What is the poetic meter that has ten syllables in a single line, usually following a pattern of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable?

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Iambic Pentameter

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What is the term for the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of multiple sentences, phrases, and/or clauses?

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Anaphora

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What is a poetic structure that does not rhyme but follows a consistent meter, usually iambic pentameter?

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Blank Verse

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What are rhymes formed by words with unlike stressed vowel sounds, also known as imperfect rhymes?

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Slant Rhyme

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What is the definition of a sonnet in poetry?

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A sonnet is a lyric poem consisting of 14 lines, typically written in iambic pentameter, with a specific rhyme scheme.

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What is the significance of iambic pentameter in poetry?

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Iambic pentameter is significant because it creates a rhythmic structure that mimics natural speech, enhancing the musical quality of the poem.

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Can you give an example of anaphora in literature?

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An example of anaphora is the phrase 'I have a dream' used repeatedly in Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech.

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What distinguishes blank verse from other forms of poetry?

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Blank verse is distinguished by its unrhymed nature while maintaining a consistent meter, typically iambic pentameter.

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How does slant rhyme differ from perfect rhyme?

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Slant rhyme differs from perfect rhyme in that it involves words that have similar but not identical sounds, creating a more subtle connection.