Poetry

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, such as in the phrase 'Tommy took Tatiana to Target.'

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What is rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme refers to words that have a similar ending sound, often used at the end of lines in poetry.

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What is lyrical poetry?

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Lyrical poetry is a type of poetry where the poet expresses personal feelings and emotions.

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a group of lines in a poem that form a verse.

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What is a verse in poetry?

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A verse is a group of lines within a poem.

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is used to create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping to convey emotions and ideas.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the difference between a poem and a prose?

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A poem is a structured form of writing that often uses meter, rhyme, and imagery, while prose is written in sentences and paragraphs without a specific structure.

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What is a theme in poetry?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the poet conveys through the poem.

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