Poetry Assessment

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What is repetition in poetry?

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Repetition is a literary device where words or phrases are repeated to emphasize a particular idea or theme.

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Give an example of repetition in a poem.

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An example of repetition is: 'Let freedom ring, Let freedom ring from...'

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What is alliteration?

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

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Provide an example of alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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An example of onomatopoeia is: 'Snap! Crackle! Pop!'

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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 labeled with letters.

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How do you identify a rhyme scheme?

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To identify a rhyme scheme, assign a letter to each line; lines that rhyme receive the same letter.

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery uses descriptive language to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind, appealing to the senses.

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What does it mean to personify something in poetry?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.