Poetic elements

Front

What is the repetition of sounds at the end of the word called?

Back

Rhyme

Front

What do we call a group of lines in a poem?

Back

Stanza

Front

How many stanzas are in a poem if it has two groups of lines?

Back

Two

Front

What is the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a poem called?

Back

Meter

Front

If the first stanza has four lines, how many lines does it have?

Back

Four

Front

What is a short poem that expresses feelings called?

Back

Lyric poem

Front

What do we call the main idea or message of a poem?

Back

Theme

Front

What is a comparison using 'like' or 'as' in poetry?

Back

Simile

Front

What is a comparison that does not use 'like' or 'as'?

Back

Metaphor

Front

What is the use of language that appeals to the senses in poetry?

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Imagery