Poetry Elements

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What is the term for words that rhyme at the end of a line?

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End rhyme or when words rhyme at the end of a line.

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What is the pattern of rhyming words or sounds in a poem?

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Rhyme scheme (uses letters to label lines that rhyme: ABAB, AABB).

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What do we call words or phrases that are repeated in a poem to show importance?

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Repetition.

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Who is the narrator of the poem, different from the poet?

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Speaker.

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What is the term for the beat created by the sound of the words in the poem?

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Rhythm or meter.

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What is a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'?

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Metaphor.

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What is the feeling or atmosphere that a poem creates for the reader?

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Mood.

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What is the use of language that appeals to the senses in poetry?

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Imagery.

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What is a group of lines in a poem, often separated by a space?

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Stanza.

Front

What is the main idea or message of a poem?

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Theme.