Poetry

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What is the narrator of a poem called?

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Speaker

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What structure is poetry written in?

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Lines and stanzas

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Poetry uses ____ devices like rhythm and rhyme.

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Sound

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What is a group of lines in a poem (set up like the 'paragraphs' of poetry) called?

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Stanza

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Define 'rhyme.'

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The repetition of an ending sound.

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What is the purpose of using 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 the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as,' while a metaphor does not.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What is the effect of using enjambment in poetry?

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It creates a sense of continuation and can enhance the rhythm and flow of the poem.