Poetry Review

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What do we call the person who writes a poem?

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Poet/Author

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What is the message that the author is trying to tell the reader in a poem?

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Theme

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What is a group of lines in a poem separated by a blank space called?

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Stanza

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What do we look for in a poem to find its meaning or theme?

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Supporting evidence in the text

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.

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What is the term for the rhythm and sound patterns in poetry?

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Meter

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What do we call a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

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What is the term for a repeated line or phrase in a poem?

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Refrain

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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To create vivid pictures in the reader's mind using descriptive language.

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What do we call a poem that tells a story?

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Narrative poem