Poetry

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What is rhythm?

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When a musical beat is created by word choice.

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A direct comparison NOT using 'like or as' is called ...

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Metaphor.

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A _____ is the comparison of two things in which one is said to be another.

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Metaphor.

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Why would a poet use personification?

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To make non-human things take on human traits or emotions.

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'The wind sadly whispered through the trees.' This is an example of ...

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Personification.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison between two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the sound it represents.

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What is a stanza?

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A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space.