Poetry Flashcard

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What is a rhyme?

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A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often at the end of lines in poems.

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem, usually described using letters to represent sounds.

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What does 'stanza' mean in poetry?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.

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What does 'disgraceful' mean?

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Disgraceful means something that is not respectful or is shameful.

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What is the purpose of a poem?

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The purpose of a poem is to express feelings, ideas, or tell a story in a creative way.

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What is an example of a rhyme?

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An example of a rhyme is 'cat' and 'hat'.

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How can you identify rhyming words in a poem?

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You can identify rhyming words by listening for similar ending sounds in the words.

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What is the difference between a poem and a story?

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A poem often uses rhythm and rhyme to express emotions, while a story typically has a plot and characters.

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What does it mean if a poem has an AABB rhyme scheme?

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An AABB rhyme scheme means that the first two lines rhyme with each other, and the next two lines rhyme with each other.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental pictures.