Poetic Elements/Structure Flashcard

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What are poetic elements?

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Poetic elements are the components that make up a poem, including structure, sound, imagery, and meaning.

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Define rhyme.

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines in poetry.

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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.

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What is the purpose of alliteration in poetry?

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Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words, used to create rhythm and enhance the musical quality of a poem.

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What is a line in poetry?

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A line is a single row of words in a poem, which may or may not form a complete thought.

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What is a poetic form?

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Poetic form refers to the structure and rules that govern the arrangement of words and lines in a poem.

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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 denote which lines rhyme.

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What is meter in poetry?

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Meter is the rhythmic structure of a poem, determined by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

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What is free verse?

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Free verse is a type of poetry that does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter.

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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, creating mental pictures for the reader.