EOC English 2 Terms Set #6

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What is a couplet?

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A couplet is a pair of successive lines of verse, typically rhyming and of the same length.

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines within a poem, often sharing a common rhyme scheme or meter.

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What does qualification mean?

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Qualification is a process of meeting the required standards.

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What is rhyme?

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Rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds in two or more words.

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What is slant rhyme?

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Slant rhyme is a type of rhyme with words that have similar, but not identical sounds.

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What is a sonnet?

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A sonnet is a poem of 14 lines, typically written in iambic pentameter, with various rhyme schemes.

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What is a haiku?

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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5.

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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 verse?

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Verse refers to a single line of poetry or a specific type of writing that has a rhythmic structure.

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem.