Poetry Review

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What is a Haiku?

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A Japanese poem with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern, usually about nature.

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What does the term 'imagery' refer to in poetry?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and helps the reader visualize scenes.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of beginning consonant sounds in words that are close together.

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What is Free Verse?

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Free Verse is a type of poetry that has no specific rules or structure.

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What is the purpose of using sensory language in poetry?

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Sensory language helps create vivid images and evoke emotions by appealing to the reader's senses.

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What is a Limerick?

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A Limerick is a humorous poem consisting of five lines with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).

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What is an example of onomatopoeia?

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Words that imitate sounds, such as 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'clang'.

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What is a Ballad?

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A Ballad is a narrative poem that tells a story, often in a musical form.

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What does 'tone' mean in poetry?

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Tone refers to the attitude or emotional quality of the poem, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is a metaphor?

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