CKLA Grade 4 Unit 3 Poetry

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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'. For example, 'My mother's hair is as soft as a cloud.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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

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The speaker is the voice or persona that narrates the poem, not necessarily the poet.

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What is the role of a poet?

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A poet is the writer of the poem, the person who creates the literary work.

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Define alliteration in poetry.

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a sentence or phrase, such as in 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities, feelings, or thoughts are attributed to non-human entities, such as animals or objects.

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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.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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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 in poetry, often used to create rhythm and musicality.