CKLA Unit 3: Poetry

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What is anaphora?

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Anaphora is the repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of lines in poetry.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same sounds at the beginning of words in a phrase.

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What should a poet learn with according to 'Kavikanthabharana'?

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A poet should learn with his eyes.

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What is an example of anaphora in poetry?

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An example of anaphora is: 'There were horses. There were cows. There were pigs.'.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of a poet's journal?

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A poet's journal is used to record thoughts, ideas, and observations that can inspire poetry.

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Can you give an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is: 'Her eyes were as blue as the ocean!'.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What does it mean to write a poem?

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To write a poem means to express thoughts, feelings, or ideas in a structured form using creative language.