StudySync Unit 2B: Same Team - Poetry Terms

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What is the definition of 'attempt'?

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to make an effort to do something

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What is the definition of 'humiliating'?

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causing someone to feel shame or embarrassment

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What is the definition of 'savoring'?

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to take great delight in

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What is the definition of 'elite'?

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of a group or class that is considered the very best

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What is the definition of 'meter' in poetry?

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a regular pattern of unstressed and stressed syllables in a line of poetry

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What does 'poetic form' refer to?

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the structure and organization of a poem, including its meter and rhyme scheme

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What is 'imagery' in poetry?

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descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images

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What is the purpose of 'rhyme' in poetry?

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to create a musical quality and enhance the flow of the poem

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What is 'stanza' in poetry?

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a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas

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What does 'theme' mean in literature?

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the central idea or message conveyed in a literary work