2.6 - READING, "...the World."/"We Real Cool," Pgs. 57-62 (Gold)

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What is Poetry?

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A type of writing that encourages feeling and creates a thoughtful response, often using rhyme and rhythm to convey a message.

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What is the main content focus of the lesson?

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Empowerment.

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What should you consider when reading poetry?

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The poet's choice of words and use of rhyme.

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What does Brooks's narrator show about rules and conventions?

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No value for rules and conventions.

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What does the word 'punch' mean?

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To hit hard with a fist.

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What is the purpose of using rhyme in poetry?

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To create a musical quality and enhance the emotional impact of the poem.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A group of lines forming a unit in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is the significance of word choice in poetry?

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It affects the tone, mood, and meaning of the poem.

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What is a 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 theme of a poem?

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The underlying message or main idea that the poet wants to convey.