Poetic Elements

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one thing is another, helping to create a vivid image or idea.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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"Time is a thief." This suggests that time steals moments from our lives.

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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'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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"Her smile was like sunshine." This compares a smile to sunshine using 'like'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Give an example of personification.

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"The wind whispered through the trees." This gives the wind human-like qualities.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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"I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!" This exaggerates hunger for emphasis.

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What is repetition in poetry?

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Repetition is the deliberate use of the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize a point or theme.

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Give an example of repetition in a poem.

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In Dr. Seuss's 'Green Eggs and Ham', the phrase 'I do not like them' is repeated to emphasize the speaker's dislike.