Poetry Elements and Greek/Latin Roots

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' or 'thud.'

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What does the Greek root 'ology' mean?

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To study.

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What are Rhyming Words?

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Words with the same ending sounds at the end of lines or stanzas.

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What is the Speaker in a poem?

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The voice of the poem, similar to a narrator in fiction.

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Can poetry tell a story?

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True, poetry can tell a story, describe a situation, or appeal to the senses.

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What is a Line Break in poetry?

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A pause or stop in a line of poetry, often used to create rhythm or emphasize a point.

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What is Imagery in poetry?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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What does the Greek root 'bio' mean?

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Life.

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What is a Stanza in poetry?

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

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What is the Theme of a poem?

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The central idea or message that the poem conveys.