Poetry Review

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Using like or as to make a comparison is a ______________.

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Simile

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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Pattern of rhymes at the ends of the lines of a poem.

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Most _____ rhymes are formed by words with identical consonants and different vowels, or vice versa. “Worm” and “swarm” are examples of ______ rhymes.

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Slant

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When the same vowel sound is repeated multiple times in close proximity, this is called ____________.

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Assonance

Front

Zeke zoomed lazily zapping his zebra. This is an example of ____________.

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Alliteration

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What is a metaphor?

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

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Define personification.

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects.

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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To create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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What is a stanza?

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

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What does the term 'tone' refer to in poetry?

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The attitude or emotional quality conveyed by the poet's word choice.