CKLA Unit 3: Poetry Wasmer

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things directly, saying one thing is another. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same sound at the beginning of closely placed words. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is anaphora?

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Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or lines. For example, 'I have a dream that one day... I have a dream that...'

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in poetry?

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Metaphors enhance imagery and convey deeper meanings by comparing different concepts.

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What is the purpose of using similes in poetry?

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Similes create vivid imagery and help readers understand the similarities between two different things.

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Can you give an example of alliteration?

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Sure! An example of alliteration is 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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Can you give an example of anaphora?

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An example of anaphora is 'Every day, every night, in every way, I am getting better and better.'

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor compares two things directly without using 'like' or 'as', while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make the comparison.

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What does it mean to use imagery in poetry?

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Imagery involves using descriptive language to create mental pictures for the reader, appealing to the senses.