Theme in Poetry / Figurative Language Review

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What is a theme in poetry?

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The central idea or message that the poet wants to convey through the poem.

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What does it mean to 'keep trying'?

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To continue making an effort despite difficulties or failures.

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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 a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where 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 'like' or 'as'.

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What is alliteration?

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

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in poetry?

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To create vivid imagery and express complex ideas in a more relatable way.

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How can you identify the theme of a poem?

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By looking for recurring ideas, emotions, and messages throughout the poem.