Week # 14 Poetry Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a Concrete Poem?

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A type of poem where the layout and shape of the text reflect the subject of the poem.

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What is an Acrostic Poem?

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A poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word or message.

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What is a Sestet?

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A rhythmic group of six lines of verse, often used in sonnets.

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What is an Ode?

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A lyrical poem that expresses praise or admiration for a person, place, or thing.

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What is a Limerick?

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A humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).

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What is a Paradox?

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A figure of speech that presents a seemingly contradictory statement that may reveal a truth.

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What is an Oxymoron?

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A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'bittersweet'.

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What is Diction in poetry?

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The choice of words and style of expression used by the poet.

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What is a Haiku?

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

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What is a Sonnet?

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