Wonders Unit 2 Week 5 Selection Test "Poetry"

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What is rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often at the end of lines in poems.

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Can you give an example of a pair of rhyming words?

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An example of a pair of rhyming words is 'chart' and 'heart'.

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What animal does the author of the poem 'Fog' use to describe fog?

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The author uses a cat to describe fog.

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What is meter in poetry?

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Meter is the rhythmic structure of verses in poetry, determined by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

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What are syllables?

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Syllables are units of sound in a word, typically containing a vowel sound and possibly surrounding consonants.

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How are the poems in the selection connected?

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The poems are connected through the theme of animals and their characteristics.

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What does the term 'outstretched' mean?

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Outstretched means extended or spread out.

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What is the opposite of 'outstretched'?

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The opposite of 'outstretched' is 'closed'.

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What is a poetic device?

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A poetic device is a technique used by poets to create a special effect in their writing, such as imagery, metaphor, or alliteration.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images for the reader.