Poetry Terms

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What is a simile?

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A simile compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as.'

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Define alliteration.

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Alliteration is the repetition of similar sounds at the beginning of words.

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What does tone refer to in poetry?

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Tone refers to the author’s attitude about their topic, characters, or audience.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is an author’s use of language that appeals to the five senses.

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, set apart from others with a space.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is 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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Personification is giving human-like qualities to animals or inanimate objects.

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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.

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What is a refrain?

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A refrain is a repeated line or group of lines in a poem, often at the end of a stanza.

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What is an ode?

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An ode is a type of poem that expresses praise or admiration for a person, place, thing, or idea.