Poetry Practice

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What is the structure of poetry?

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Poetry is written in lines and stanzas.

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What point of view is used in the poem 'Mary had a little lamb'?

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The poem is written in 3rd person point of view.

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How do lines 9–11 contribute to the plot in a poem?

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They show the tortoise’s struggle.

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What does the description of the turtle in lines 19 and 20 suggest about the theme?

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It shows that the actions of the tortoise determine its survival.

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Which line indicates the tortoise is becoming self-sufficient?

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'To take your first solitary bite'.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery helps create vivid pictures in the reader's mind, enhancing the emotional experience.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the significance of rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme adds musicality and can enhance the mood or theme of the poem.

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What does the term 'theme' refer to in poetry?

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The theme is the central idea or message conveyed by the poem.