Word Meanings and Spelling

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What is the purpose of repetition in poetry?

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Poets or writers repeat lines in their writings for emphasis.

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What does the word 'Nondescript' mean?

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Lacking distinctive or interesting qualities; ordinary.

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What is the figurative meaning of 'Nothing Gold Can Stay'?

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All good things must come to an end.

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What is a Haiku?

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A traditional form of poetry that is made up of 17 syllables; 5 syllables in the first line, 7 in the second, and 5 in the third. It is usually about nature and seasons.

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What are the elements of drama?

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Plot, character, theme, dialogue, music, spectacle, convention, stage directions, and aside.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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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 a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is the theme of a literary work?

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The central idea or underlying message that the author conveys.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.