Poetry Vocabulary

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities or behaviors are attributed to objects, animals, or ideas.

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What is an acrostic poem?

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An acrostic poem is a type of poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word or message when read vertically.

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What is repetition in poetry?

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Repetition is a poetic device where words or phrases are repeated for emphasis or rhythm.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that engages the five senses to create vivid mental pictures.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is alliteration?

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

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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 the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is symbolism in poetry?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, giving deeper meaning to the text.

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What is a cinquain?

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A cinquain is a five-line poem that follows a specific syllable or word count pattern.

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem, often described using letters.