Poetry

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What is Personification?

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A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is a Simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a Metaphor?

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

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What is Repetition in poetry?

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The deliberate use of the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize a point or theme.

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Identify an example of Personification.

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"The wind whispered through the trees."

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Identify an example of a Simile.

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"Her smile was like the sun shining bright."

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Identify an example of a Metaphor.

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"Time is a thief that steals our moments."

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What is the purpose of Figurative Language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways that go beyond literal meanings.

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What is an Idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is the effect of Repetition in poetry?

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It can create rhythm, emphasize a theme, and enhance the emotional impact of the poem.