Poetry

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What is Poetry?

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Poetry is a form of literary art that uses rhythmic and aesthetic qualities of language to evoke meanings, emotions, and imagery.

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What is Prose?

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Prose is written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without the structured meter or rhyme found in poetry.

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What is Drama?

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Drama is a genre of literature intended for performance, featuring dialogue and action, often presented in scenes.

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What is Rhyme?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in the final stressed syllables of two or more words, often used in poetry.

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What is Imagery in Poetry?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping readers visualize scenes or feelings.

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What is Repetition in Poetry?

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Repetition is a literary device where words or phrases are repeated to emphasize a theme or idea.

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What is a Stanza?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is a Simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a Theme in Poetry?

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The theme is the central idea or message conveyed in a poem, often reflecting on life, society, or emotions.