Understanding Poetic Elements

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What is an End-stopped Line?

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An End-stopped Line is a line of poetry that contains a complete thought or phrase and ends with punctuation.

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What is a Speaker in poetry?

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The Speaker is the voice that tells the poem, distinct from the poet.

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What are Poetic Lines?

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Poetic Lines are groups of words arranged in a row, forming the basic unit of a poem.

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What is Enjambment?

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Enjambment is the continuation of a sentence or phrase from one line of poetry to the next without a pause.

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What are Rhetorical Questions?

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Rhetorical Questions are questions asked for effect or to make a point, not expecting an answer.

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What is a Stanza?

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A Stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.

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What is Parallelism in poetry?

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Parallelism is the use of similar structures in two or more lines or verses to create rhythm and enhance meaning.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in poetry?

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Punctuation in poetry helps to clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and enhance the poem's rhythm.

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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 mental images for the reader.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'.