Poetry Elements

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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'. For example, 'Her eyes sparkle like diamonds.'

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What does symbolism add to a poem?

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Symbolism adds emotional depth and layers of meaning to a poem, allowing readers to interpret deeper themes.

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What is the purpose of figurative language in poetry?

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The purpose of figurative language in poetry is to convey emotions and ideas in a more vivid and imaginative way.

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What is an example of figurative language?

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An example of figurative language is 'The wind whispered through the trees,' which personifies the wind.

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhyme at the end of each line in a poem, often described using letters to represent sounds.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things, such as 'The flowers danced in the wind.'

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, like 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', such as 'Time is a thief.'

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

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What is the theme of a poem?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the poet conveys through the poem.