The Art of Poetry

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What does 'extraordinary' mean?

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It is very unusual or remarkable in some way.

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Who is the speaker in the poem 'balloon'?

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A kid.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What does 'drenched' mean in the context of the poem 'Better Fun'?

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Soaked.

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What is the main theme of poetry?

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Expressing emotions and ideas through creative language.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is personification?

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Giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things.

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What is the purpose of a stanza in a poem?

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To group lines together that share a common theme or idea.

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What is rhyme in poetry?

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The repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines.

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What is the meaning of 'imagery' in poetry?

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Descriptive language that creates visual representations in the reader's mind.