Elements of Poetry

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What is a group of lines within a poem called?

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A stanza is a group of lines in a poem.

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What do we call the space between stanzas where each line of text ends?

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This space is called a line break.

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Can every poem make everyone visualize the same thing?

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No, different people can visualize different things from the same poem.

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What is it called when the last words in a verse have similar ending sounds?

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This is called rhyme.

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Does a poem have to contain rhyme to be considered a poem?

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No, a poem does not have to contain rhyme.

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What is the main purpose of a poem?

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The main purpose of a poem is to express feelings, thoughts, or ideas.

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What is a common feature of poetry that helps create rhythm?

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Line breaks and stanza structure help create rhythm in poetry.

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What do we call the message or lesson in a poem?

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This is called the theme of the poem.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language to create mental pictures.

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What is a metaphor in poetry?

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