Types of poetry

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What is a stanza?

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A grouped set of lines in a poem, set apart from others with a space, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is a ballad?

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A form of narrative poetry that tells a story in stanzas, often suitable for singing, typically with a refrain.

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What is an epic?

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A long narrative poem that retells the heroic journey of a single person or group, often book-length.

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What is a line in poetry?

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A sentence, phrase, or word arranged into a single row in a poem.

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What is free verse?

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A type of poetry that does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter, allowing for more natural speech patterns.

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What is a haiku?

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

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What is an ode?

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A lyrical poem that expresses praise or admiration for a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a limerick?

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A humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).

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What is a refrain in poetry?

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A repeated line or group of lines in a poem, often found at the end of stanzas.

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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To create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses, enhancing the reader's experience.