9th Poetry Term Review

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech in which one thing is referred to as another; for example, 'my love is a fragile flower.'

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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A pattern of rhyme at the end of lines in a poem, measured with letters (e.g., ABC).

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What is iambic pentameter?

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A pattern in which an unstressed syllable is followed by a stressed syllable, typically five times per line, resembling the rhythm of a heartbeat.

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What is alliteration?

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Using words with the same beginning sound to highlight key words, make a poem memorable, or create a feeling or mood.

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What is meter in poetry?

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The measured arrangement of sounds/beats in a poem, including the poet’s placement of emphasis and the number of syllables per line.

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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'; for example, 'as brave as a lion.'

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What is symbolism in poetry?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities; for example, a dove symbolizes peace.

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What is a stanza?

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

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What is free verse?

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A type of poetry that does not adhere to a specific rhyme scheme or meter.

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What is connotation?

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The implied or suggested meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.