G8 - All about Odes

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What is a simile?

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

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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What is an ode?

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A poem praising someone or something that the author admires.

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What does the term 'lyric poetry' refer to?

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A type of poetry that expresses personal emotions or feelings, often in a musical style.

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What is the origin of the word 'ode'?

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It comes from the Greek word 'aeidein', meaning to sing or chant.

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What is the primary purpose of an ode?

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To formally address and praise an event, person, or thing.

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Can odes be written about light-hearted topics?

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Yes, odes can be written about both serious and light-hearted topics.

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What is rhyme in poetry?

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The repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often at the end of lines.

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What is rhythm in poetry?

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The pattern of sounds and silences in a poem, created by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables.