Elements of Poetry

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What is Rhyme?

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Rhyme is when the last words in a verse have similar ending sounds, like 'night' and 'right'.

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True or False: Every poem has to be written the same.

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False. Poems can be written in many different ways.

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Does a poem have to contain rhyme to be a poem?

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No, a poem does not have to contain rhyme.

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What does Imagery appeal to?

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Imagery appeals to your five senses.

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What are Stanzas made up of?

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Stanzas are made up of lines.

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What is a Poem?

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A poem is a piece of writing that expresses feelings or ideas, often using rhythm and sometimes rhyme.

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What is a Line in poetry?

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A line is a single row of words in a poem.

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What is a Theme in poetry?

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The theme is the main idea or message of the poem.

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What is Symbolism in poetry?

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Symbolism is when an object or action represents a larger idea or concept.

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What is Figurative Language?

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Figurative language uses words in a way that is different from their usual meaning to create a special effect.