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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'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is free verse poetry?

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Free verse poetry is a type of poetry that does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter. It allows the poet to express ideas freely.

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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. For example, 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers'.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is the main theme of a poem?

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The main theme of a poem is the central idea or message that the poet wants to convey.

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What is the purpose of a poem?

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The purpose of a poem can vary; it may aim to express emotions, tell a story, or paint a picture with words.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping the reader to visualize scenes and experiences.

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What is the structure of a poem?

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The structure of a poem refers to how it is organized, including the arrangement of lines, stanzas, and rhyme scheme.