Bed in Summer Flashcard (Robert Stevenson)

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What is a poem?

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A poem is a piece of writing that expresses feelings, ideas, or tells a story in a creative way, often using rhythm and rhyme.

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What does 'free verse' mean in poetry?

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Free verse is a type of poetry that does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter.

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What is a stanza in a poem?

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A stanza is a group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is a rhyme?

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A rhyme is when two or more words have the same ending sound.

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What is a rhyming couplet?

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A rhyming couplet is two lines of poetry that rhyme with each other.

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Who is Robert Stevenson?

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Robert Stevenson is the author of the poem 'Bed in Summer'.

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What is the theme of a poem?

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The theme of a poem is the main idea or message that the poet wants to convey.

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How many lines are in the poem 'Bed in Summer'?

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The poem 'Bed in Summer' has 12 lines.

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How many stanzas are in the poem 'Bed in Summer'?

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The poem 'Bed in Summer' has 3 stanzas.

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What is the purpose of poetry?

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The purpose of poetry is to express emotions, tell stories, and create imagery through words.