Elements of Poetry

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What are lines grouped in?

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Stanzas

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What is an example of poetry?

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A poem with structured lines and rhythm.

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What is an example of prose?

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A written work that is not poetry, such as a story or article.

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What is prose written in?

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Sentences and paragraphs.

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What is a stanza?

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

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What is a rhyme?

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A repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often at the end of lines in poetry.

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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 different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Descriptive language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

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What is the purpose of a poem?

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To express feelings, ideas, or tell a story in a creative way.