Poetry Elements

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes techniques like metaphors, similes, and personification.

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What is an example of figurative language?

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem, often described using letters to indicate which lines rhyme.

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What is the purpose of line breaks in poetry?

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Line breaks create rhythm, separate stanzas, and emphasize certain words or phrases.

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What does symbolism represent in poetry?

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Symbolism represents abstract ideas or concepts through symbols, allowing deeper meaning in the text.

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What is a simile?

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

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares one thing to another for rhetorical effect, stating that one thing is another.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used to create rhythm or mood.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas, similar to a paragraph in prose.