Elements of Poetry

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The number of sounds or syllables in lines of poetry refers to _____

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rhythm

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How many syllables are in the word: cheeseburger?

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3

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The structure of a poem is

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the way the words, lines, and groups of lines are arranged

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Which poem matches the rhyme scheme ABBA?

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I just saw a cow He wore bright green pants And did a fun dance My one thought was "Wow"

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How many syllables are in: watermelon?

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4

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What is rhyme in poetry?

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

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What does the term 'line break' mean?

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A line break is where a line of poetry ends and a new line begins.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.