Theme in Poetry / Figurative Language Review

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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What is the theme of a poem?

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The central idea or message that the poem conveys, often reflecting universal truths.

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What does 'connotation' mean?

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The ideas and feelings associated with a word, which can be positive, negative, or neutral.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A group of lines arranged together in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is figurative language?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is a simile?

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

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.

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What does 'universal' mean in the context of themes?

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Themes that are relatable and applicable to people across different cultures and times.

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What is the difference between denotation and connotation?

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Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, while connotation includes the emotional and associative meanings.