Understanding Poetry

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What is a Haiku poem?

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A traditional Japanese form of poetry consisting of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5.

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How many lines are in a traditional Haiku poem?

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3 lines.

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What is the main purpose of poetry?

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To use rhythm, rhyme, and figurative language to express ideas, emotions, and experiences.

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What is the mood of a poem?

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The emotional atmosphere created by the poem.

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What is a narrative poem?

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A poem that tells a story.

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What is Free Verse poetry?

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A type of poetry that does not follow a specific rhyme or meter.

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What is the difference between a poem and prose?

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Poems often use meter, rhyme, and figurative language, while prose is written in sentences and paragraphs without a structured rhythm.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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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 a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.