Poetry note review

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What is a refrain in poetry?

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A refrain is a phrase or line of poetry that is repeated throughout a poem to create rhythm, meaning, or emphasis.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words, such as in 'Six Sick sheep Sang a Silly Song.'

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is descriptive writing that appeals to any of our five senses, helping to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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True or False: Line breaks in poetry always happen at the end of each sentence.

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False. Line breaks can occur at any point in a poem, not just at the end of sentences.

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What is rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in the final syllables of lines, often used to create rhythm and musicality.

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What is assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words, creating internal rhyming within phrases or sentences.

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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 makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of using repetition in poetry?

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Repetition is used in poetry to emphasize a particular idea or theme, create rhythm, and enhance the emotional impact.

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What is the difference between a stanza and a verse?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, while a verse refers to a single line of poetry.