Elements of Poetry

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What structure is poetry written in?

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Lines and stanzas.

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Which of the following is NOT an element of poetry?

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Paragraph.

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What is the narrator of a poem called?

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Speaker.

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What do we call several lines grouped together in a poem?

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Stanza.

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What is a rhyme pattern in poetry?

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A sequence of sounds that repeat at the end of lines.

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What is rhythm in poetry?

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The pattern of sounds and beats in a poem.

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What is a line in poetry?

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A single row of words in a poem.

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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To create vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares 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 unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'