Poetic Elements

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, often used to create vivid imagery.

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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 personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, often used to create rhythm or mood.

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What is rhyme scheme?

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The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem, typically described using letters to denote which lines rhyme.

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What is free verse?

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A type of poetry that does not adhere to a specific rhyme scheme or meter, allowing for greater flexibility in expression.

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What is symbolism in poetry?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, adding deeper meaning to the text.

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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, often culturally specific.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.