Poetry Elements

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What are the two main structural components of a poem?

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Lines and stanzas.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words, e.g., 'Sally sold sea shells by the sea shore.'

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Do poems contain figurative language?

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Yes, poems often use figurative language to enhance meaning.

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What is a verse in poetry?

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A verse is a line in a poem, which may not always be a complete sentence.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Words or phrases that create a picture in the reader’s mind.

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What is a stanza?

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A group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is a simile?

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

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Words that imitate sounds, e.g., 'buzz,' 'hiss,' 'clang.'