Elements of Poetry: Unit Test

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines within a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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How many stanzas are typically included in a poem?

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The number of stanzas in a poem can vary; however, in this context, the poem in question has 4 stanzas.

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What is free verse poetry?

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Free verse poetry is a type of poetry that does not adhere to a fixed meter, rhyme scheme, line length, or stanza arrangement.

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What is a ballad?

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A ballad is a type of poem that tells a story and was traditionally set to music.

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Who is Robert Frost?

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Robert Frost is a renowned American poet known for his depictions of rural New England life and his command of colloquial speech.

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What is a lyric poem?

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A lyric poem expresses the thoughts and feelings of the poet, is generally short, and is often unrhymed.

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What is an ode?

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An ode is a formal, often ceremonious lyric poem that addresses and celebrates a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is an elegy?

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An elegy is a mournful poem, typically written in remembrance of someone who has died.

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What is a sonnet?

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

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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 is the other.