Elements of Poetry / The Poem That Will Not End

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What are stanzas in a poem?

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Sections of a poem that are grouped together, similar to paragraphs in prose.

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What does 'careening' mean in the context of movement?

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Moving swiftly or uncontrollably.

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What is a couplet in poetry?

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A form of poetry consisting of two lines that usually rhyme.

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How can a poet show excitement in a poem?

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By using vivid imagery and expressive language, such as 'we screamed and made a fuss'.

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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To create vivid pictures in the reader's mind and evoke emotions.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What is the theme of a poem?

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The central idea or message that the poet wants to convey.

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What is rhyme in poetry?

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The repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines in a poem.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor does not.