poetry terms

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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Provide an example of hyperbole.

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An example of hyperbole is: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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What does the phrase 'move mountains' imply in the context of hyperbole?

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It implies that someone is willing to do anything or go to great lengths for someone else.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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Provide an example of personification.

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An example of personification is: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhyming sounds at the end of lines in a poem, often described using letters to denote which lines rhyme.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

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What is the rhyme scheme of aabba?

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The rhyme scheme aabba indicates that the first, second, and fifth lines rhyme with each other, while the third and fourth lines form a different rhyme.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in poetry?

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Hyperbole is used in poetry to create emphasis, evoke strong emotions, or create a dramatic effect.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

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What is the difference between literal and figurative language?

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Literal language means exactly what it says, while figurative language uses figures of speech to convey meanings that are different from the literal interpretation.

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What is an example of figurative language?

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An example of figurative language is simile, which compares two different things using 'like' or 'as' (e.g., 'as brave as a lion').

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