Elements of Poetry Flashcard

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What is figurative language in poetry?

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The use of words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning to create a deeper or more vivid image or meaning.

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What is an example of figurative language?

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Metaphor.

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What is rhyme in poetry?

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The repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines or within lines.

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What is the theme of a poem?

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The underlying message or central idea of the poem.

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What is rhythm in poetry?

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The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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What is a stanza?

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A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.

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What is a couplet?

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A pair of consecutive lines in a poem that usually rhyme.