Poetry Elements

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds, usually at the beginning of words or syllables.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.

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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 Rhyme?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds, usually at the end of lines in poems.

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What is Figurative Language?

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Figurative language communicates ideas beyond the literal meanings of words.

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What is Imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What is Assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.

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What is Meter in poetry?

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Meter is the rhythmic structure of verses in poetry, determined by the number of syllables and the pattern of stresses.

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