The Art of Poetry Vocabulary

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What does it mean to 'stir' emotions?

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To 'stir' emotions means to create strong feelings, such as excitement or shock.

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What does 'extraordinarily' mean?

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'Extraordinarily' means something that is very unusual or remarkable in some way.

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What does it mean to be 'trampled'?

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To be 'trampled' means to be stepped on and damaged or crushed.

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What does it mean to be 'observant'?

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To be 'observant' means to see or notice more details than other people.

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What does it mean to 'regret' something?

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To 'regret' something means to feel sorry about it and wish you hadn't done it.

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What is a 'poem'?

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A 'poem' is a piece of writing that expresses feelings or ideas, often using rhythm and rhyme.

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What is 'rhyme' in poetry?

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'Rhyme' is the repetition of similar sounds in the final syllables of words, often used in poetry.

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What is a 'stanza'?

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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 does 'imagery' mean in poetry?

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'Imagery' refers to descriptive language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

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What is 'metaphor'?

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A 'metaphor' is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.