StudySync Unit 2B: Same Team - Poetry Terms

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What does 'acquired' mean?

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To obtain, come into possession of; to earn.

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What does 'fabric' refer to?

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Woven cloth or material.

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What is a 'wardrobe'?

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A large, tall, wooden cabinet in which to hang or store clothes.

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What does 'portable' mean?

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A lightweight device (radio, small TV) that can be easily carried.

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What does 'elite' mean?

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Of a group or class that is considered the very best.

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What is the meaning of 'poetry'?

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A literary form that uses rhythmic and aesthetic qualities of language to evoke meanings.

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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 'imagery' in poetry?

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

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What does 'theme' mean in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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What is 'rhyme'?

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The repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often at the end of lines in poetry.