Poetry

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What is poetry that does not have a set rhyming pattern called?

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Free verse.

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What are onomatopoeias, metaphors, similes, hyperboles, idioms, and personification all types of?

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Figurative language.

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What does the phrase 'The poet had butterflies in her stomach as she recited her poem' imply?

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She was nervous before the speech.

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What type of figurative language is used in the sentence 'The boy was as fast as a rocket as he sped by on his bicycle'?

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Simile.

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What is the structure of poetry typically composed of?

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Lines and stanzas.

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What is a common characteristic of free verse poetry?

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It does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter.

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Define figurative language in the context of poetry.

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Figurative language uses figures of speech to convey meanings in a more imaginative way.

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What is the effect of using similes in poetry?

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Similes create vivid imagery by comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification in poetry?

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Personification is giving human traits or characteristics to non-human entities.

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How does hyperbole function in poetry?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.