Poetry

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one thing is another.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is a simile?

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

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What is personification?

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

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What is a line break in poetry?

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A line break is the point at which a line of poetry ends, creating a pause or a new line.

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What does it mean when a poet uses imagery?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental pictures.

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What is rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines in poetry.

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What is the purpose of repetition in poetry?

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Repetition is used to emphasize a particular idea or theme and create rhythm.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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"Time is a thief that steals our moments." This suggests that time takes away our experiences.