Elements of a Poem

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What is a line in poetry?

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A group of words arranged in a row; it is the most important part of a poem, essential to its meaning and rhythm.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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The use of descriptive words and phrases to create a mental picture that appeals to one or more of the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.

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What does the term 'voice' refer to in poetry?

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The speaker in the poem created by the poet, often reflecting a human personality through an imaginary person, animal, or object.

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What is rhythm in poetry?

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A pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry that brings out the musical quality of the poem.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Words that make or imitate sounds, used by poets to echo their meanings.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A grouped set of lines within a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.

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What is meter in poetry?

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The structured pattern of rhythm in a poem, determined by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used to create rhythm or mood.

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What is personification in poetry?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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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, often described using letters to indicate which lines rhyme.