Unit 3 Poetry Vocab Flashcard

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What does the word 'crave' mean?

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To want or wish for.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A section of a poem that consists of lines or a group of lines.

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Define repetition in the context of poetry.

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Saying the same letters, sounds, or words over and over again.

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What does it mean to defer something?

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To put off or delay.

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What is dialogue in literature?

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Words or sentences spoken by a character.

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What is the purpose of a metaphor in poetry?

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To make a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Define simile in poetry.

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

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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

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The central idea or message conveyed by the poem.

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What is the meaning of 'tone' in poetry?

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The attitude or emotional quality of the speaker's voice in the poem.