U2W5 Wonders Vocabulary

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What is the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a poem?

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Meter is the rhythmic structure of a poem, defined by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables.

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What type of poetry has a songlike quality and expresses the speaker's thoughts and feelings?

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Lyric poetry is a type of poetry that expresses personal emotions or thoughts, often in a musical style.

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What word describes something that is grand and impressive?

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Majestic refers to something that is grand, dignified, and impressive in appearance or manner.

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What term describes a person who is lonely and miserable?

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Forlorn describes a state of being lonely, abandoned, or in a state of deep sadness.

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What does it mean to think about something seriously for a long time?

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To contemplate means to think deeply or consider something carefully over a period of time.

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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 described using letters to indicate which lines rhyme.

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What is a sonnet?

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A sonnet is a 14-line poem, typically written in iambic pentameter, with various rhyme schemes, often exploring themes of love or nature.

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What is the difference between lyric poetry and narrative poetry?

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Lyric poetry focuses on personal emotions and thoughts, while narrative poetry tells a story with characters and a plot.

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What does it mean to commemorate?

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To commemorate means to honor or remember someone or something, often through a ceremony or memorial.

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What is the significance of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery involves using descriptive language to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind, enhancing the emotional experience of the poem.