Elements of Poetry

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is several lines grouped together in a poem.

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What is NOT an element of poetry?

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Paragraph is NOT an element of poetry.

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True or False? Figurative language helps readers to visualize.

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True.

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What structure is poetry written in?

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Poetry is written in lines and stanzas.

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What is a rhyme pattern (scheme)?

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A rhyme pattern (scheme) is the arrangement of rhymes in a poem.

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What is rhythm in poetry?

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Rhythm is the pattern of sounds and beats in a poem.

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery helps create mental pictures for the reader.

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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.

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What is repetition in poetry?

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Repetition is the use of the same word or phrase multiple times for emphasis.

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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'.