Poetry

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What is free verse poetry?

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Free verse poetry does not have a specific pattern or rhyme.

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What is meter in poetry?

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Meter is the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry.

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What is assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.

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Identify the sound device in the line: 'Poetry is old, ancient, goes far back.'

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The sound device is assonance.

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What is narrative poetry?

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Narrative poetry tells a story.

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What is the purpose of rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme adds musicality and can enhance the emotional impact of a poem.

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Define imagery in poetry.

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language to create visual representations in the reader's mind.

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as,' while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.

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What is the role of a poet's voice?

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The poet's voice conveys the tone, mood, and perspective of the poem.