Elements of Poetry

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What is personification?

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

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What does rhythm refer to in poetry?

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The musical quality or beat of a poem.

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What does free verse poetry lack?

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Rhyme or rhythm.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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A vivid description that appeals to the five senses.

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What is repetition in poetry?

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The use of the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize a point.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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

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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 stanza?

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

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What is a simile?

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