Poetry- 5th Grade

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What is personification in poetry?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things, animals, or ideas.

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Give an example of personification in a poem.

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An example of personification is saying 'the wind whispered through the trees'.

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What does mood mean in poetry?

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Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere of a poem, which can evoke feelings in the reader.

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How can you describe the mood of a poem?

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You can describe the mood by identifying the emotions conveyed through the words, imagery, and tone.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is the significance of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery uses descriptive language to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind, enhancing the poem's emotional impact.

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What does it mean to analyze a poem?

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To analyze a poem means to examine its structure, language, and meaning to understand its themes and messages.

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What is a theme in poetry?

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A theme is the central idea or message that the poet conveys through the poem.

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What is the purpose of rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme adds musicality to a poem, creates rhythm, and can enhance the meaning or emotional effect.

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.