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, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

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What is the theme of a poem?

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The theme of a poem is the main idea or underlying message that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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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 a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, implying a comparison without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is rhyme?

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Rhyme refers to the repetition of similar sounds at the end of words, often used in poetry to create a musical quality.

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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 inanimate objects.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines within a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is the purpose of a poetic device?

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Poetic devices are techniques used by poets to enhance the meaning, sound, and emotional impact of their poetry.

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What is an ode?

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An ode is a type of lyrical poem that expresses praise or admiration for a person, object, or event.