Elements of Poetry

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What is the term for the repetition of similar sounds in poetry?

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Rhyme

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Provide an example of a simile.

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I'm as hungry as a horse.

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What do we call a sentence, phrase, or word arranged into a single row in poetry?

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Line

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What poetic element is demonstrated in the phrase 'I am so so so so so so lucky'?

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Repetition

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In what structure is poetry typically written?

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Lines and stanzas.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A group of lines forming a unit in a poem.

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Define metaphor in the context of poetry.

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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To create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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What is alliteration in poetry?

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

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Explain the concept of tone in poetry.

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The attitude or emotional quality conveyed by the poet through word choice and style.