Poetry Review Flashcard for 7th Grade

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What is irony in poetry?

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Irony in poetry allows poets to express a complex idea or emotion in a subtle and often humorous way.

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What are graphic elements in poetry?

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Graphic elements in poetry include visual elements such as imagery, symbolism, and figurative language.

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What are the elements of poetry?

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The elements of poetry include rhyme, rhythm, imagery, metaphor, simile, and symbolism.

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What is figurative language in poetry?

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Figurative language in poetry is the use of words and phrases that go beyond their literal meaning to create a more vivid and imaginative image or idea.

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What is personification in poetry?

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Personification is the attribution of human characteristics to non-human things or abstract ideas.

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What is rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in the final syllables of lines in poetry.

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What is rhythm in poetry?

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Rhythm is the pattern of sounds and silences in poetry, created by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables.

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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 vivid mental pictures.

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What is a metaphor in poetry?

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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 a simile in poetry?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.