Poetic Structure

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What is poetic structure?

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The arrangement of words, lines, and stanzas in a poem, which contributes to its overall meaning and aesthetic.

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How many syllables are in the line 'Of many far wiser than we'?

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8 syllables.

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What is meter in poetry?

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The basic rhythmic structure of a verse or lines in verse.

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What is rhyme?

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The repetition of sounds at the end of words.

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What is a refrain in poetry?

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A technique in which a line, a word, or a phrase is repeated throughout a poem.

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What is a stanza?

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A group of lines that form a unit in a poem.

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What is the purpose of meter in poetry?

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To create a rhythmic pattern that enhances the musical quality of the poem.

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What is the difference between a couplet and a stanza?

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A couplet consists of two lines that usually rhyme, while a stanza is a larger unit of lines in a poem.

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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 imagery in poetry?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.