Elements of Poetry

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What is the structure of a poem?

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The way the words, lines, and groups of lines are arranged.

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How many syllables are in the word 'watermelon'?

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4

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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The pattern of rhymes at the end of the lines.

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Define rhyme in poetry.

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Repeating an ending sound in words.

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

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The number of sounds or syllables in lines of poetry.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A grouped set of lines within a poem, often sharing a common theme.

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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To create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.