Types of Poetry

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What is a lyric poem?

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A lyric poem is a type of poetry that expresses the personal thoughts, feelings, or emotions of a single speaker.

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What defines a narrative poem?

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A narrative poem is a poem that tells a story and has a clear beginning, middle, and end.

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What is a 'turn' in poetry?

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A 'turn' is a shift in subject matter or attitude within a poem.

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How many lines are in a couplet?

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A couplet consists of 2 lines.

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What is fixed form poetry?

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Fixed form poetry has a regular pattern of stanzas, meter, and rhyme.

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What is free verse poetry?

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Free verse poetry does not follow a specific meter or rhyme scheme, allowing for more freedom in expression.

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What is a sonnet?

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A sonnet is a 14-line poem that typically follows a specific rhyme scheme and is often written in iambic pentameter.

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.

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What is a refrain in poetry?

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A refrain is a repeated line or group of lines in a poem, often used for emphasis or to create rhythm.

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is used in poetry to create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses.