Sound devices - Poetry

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What is rhyme scheme?

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The pattern of the rhyme in a poem.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes.

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What is the rhyme scheme of the first four lines of this poem if it follows an A B A B pattern?

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The first and third lines rhyme with each other, and the second and fourth lines rhyme with each other.

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What is repetition in poetry?

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Repeating words, phrases, lines, or stanzas to emphasize a feeling or idea, create rhythm, and/or develop a sense of urgency.

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Do all poems have to rhyme?

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False, not all poems must rhyme.

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What is the effect of using alliteration in poetry?

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Alliteration creates rhythm and can enhance the mood or tone of the poem.

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Define assonance in poetry.

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.

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What is the purpose of using imagery in poetry?

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Imagery helps 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 makes a direct comparison without those words.