Elements of Poetry

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What is Hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.

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What is Personification?

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A device that gives human qualities to non-human things.

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What are the Forms of Poetry?

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Lyric, narrative, and descriptive are all forms of poetry.

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What is Sensory Language?

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Language that provides details related to the senses.

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What is the Theme of a poem?

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The central or main idea of a poem.

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What is a Simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing.

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What is Tone in poetry?

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The attitude or approach that the author takes toward the poem's central theme or subject.

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What is Figurative Language?

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Language that uses figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful.

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What is a Stanza?

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A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space.