Poetry

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What is poetry?

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Poetry is a type of writing that uses descriptive language and sound devices, such as rhythm and rhyme, to create meaning and produce emotion in readers.

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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 represent sounds.

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What does 'airs' mean in the context of poetry?

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In the context of poetry, 'airs' refers to an attitude of being better than everyone else.

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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 by stating that one is the other.

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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 hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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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 a line in poetry?

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A line is a single row of words in a poem, which can vary in length and structure.

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What is the theme of a poem?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the poem conveys.

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What is rhythm in poetry?

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Rhythm is the pattern of sounds and beats in a poem, created by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables.