Poetry

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What is Symbolism in poetry?

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Symbolism is when an object represents an idea.

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, set apart from others with a space.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

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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 alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is a refrain in poetry?

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A refrain is a repeated line or group of lines in a poem, often at the end of a stanza.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.