Final Review: Poetry

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What does it mean to infer in reading?

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To infer means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the central idea of a poem?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the poet wants to convey through the poem.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and helps create mental pictures for the reader.

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What is the purpose of figurative language in poetry?

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Figurative language enhances the meaning of the poem by using comparisons, exaggerations, or symbolic language to convey emotions and ideas.

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What does the term 'theme' refer to in poetry?

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The theme is the underlying message or insight about life that the poem expresses.

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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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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 does 'tone' mean in poetry?

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Tone refers to the poet's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things or abstract ideas.