Poetry

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia: 'whisper', 'sing', 'bang'?

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'Bang' is an example of onomatopoeia.

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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 'Max's marvelous muffins'.

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What is rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines or within lines of poetry, often used to create rhythm and musicality.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is 'She sings like an angel', which compares her singing to that of an angel using 'like'.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two different things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in poetry?

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Figurative language enhances the meaning, creates imagery, and evokes emotions in poetry, making it more engaging and impactful.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities or objects, such as 'the wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is the effect of using imagery in poetry?

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Imagery creates vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping readers to visualize scenes and emotions.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space, that functions similarly to a paragraph in prose.

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