Poetry Flashcard

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What is the term used for a line in poetry that ends with punctuation?

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End-stop

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What is the term for a stanza with eight lines?

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Octave

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Which term refers to the author of the poem?

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Poet

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What is enjambment in poetry?

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Enjambment is the continuation of a sentence or clause across a line break without a pause.

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What is the opposite of end-stop in poetry?

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Enjambment

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What are the pronouns used in the 1st person point of view?

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I, me, my

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines within a poem, often set apart by a space.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in poetry?

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Punctuation in poetry helps to indicate pauses, stops, and the rhythm of the poem.

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What is the significance of line breaks in poetry?

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Line breaks can create emphasis, control pacing, and influence the poem's overall meaning.

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What is a couplet in poetry?

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A couplet is a stanza consisting of two lines that usually rhyme.