StudySync Unit 2B: Same Team - Poetry Terms

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What is the definition of 'previously'?

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happening at an earlier time

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What is the definition of 'require'?

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to need for a function or demand by authority

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What is the definition of 'line' in poetry?

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an arrangement of words in a poem; not usually a complete sentence

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What is the definition of 'rhythm' in poetry?

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the pattern of unstressed and stressed syllables in a line of poetry

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What is the definition of 'elite'?

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of a group or class that is considered the very best

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What is the definition of 'stanza' in poetry?

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a group of lines in a poem, often separated by a space

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What is the definition of 'metaphor'?

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a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'

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What is the definition of 'simile'?

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a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'

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What is the definition of 'imagery'?

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descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a picture in the reader's mind

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What is the definition of 'theme' in literature?

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the central idea or message conveyed in a literary work