Poetry Terms

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates a sound, such as 'buzz' or 'pop'.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A grouped set of lines in a poem, set apart from others with a space.

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What is a refrain in poetry?

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A phrase or line of poetry that is repeated throughout a poem to create a special effect.

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What is a couplet?

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Two lines of poetry that rhyme.

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison that does not use the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison that uses the words 'like' or 'as'.

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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.

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What is a ballad?

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A type of poem that tells a story, often in a musical form.

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What is a haiku?

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A three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable structure, often focusing on nature.

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What is meter in poetry?

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The rhythmic structure of verses, determined by the number and type of beats in each line.