Poetry Practice

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What is poetry?

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Poetry is a form of literary expression that uses rhythmic and often metaphorical language to evoke emotions and ideas.

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What is a line in poetry?

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A line is a single row of words in a poem, which can vary in length and structure.

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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, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is rhyme scheme?

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Rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem, often described using letters to indicate which lines rhyme.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a poetic device where the same consonant sound is repeated at the beginning of closely placed words.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things or abstract concepts.

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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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What does 'lapsed on earth' suggest about the baby tortoise?

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It suggests that the baby tortoise is in a state of rest and has just begun to experience life outside its shell.

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What does 'solitary bite' imply about the tortoise's journey?

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It implies that the tortoise is beginning to take independent actions and steps towards self-sufficiency.

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What does 'indomitable' mean in the context of the poem?

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Indomitable means that the baby tortoise is strong and cannot be subdued or overcome, showing confidence.