Poetry Elements

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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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, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating one is the other.

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What is a refrain in poetry?

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A refrain is a repeated line or group of lines in a poem, often at the end of a stanza.

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is used in poetry to create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping readers visualize scenes.

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What is the difference between a poem and a prose?

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A poem is a structured form of writing that often uses meter, rhyme, and figurative language, while prose is written in ordinary language without a metrical structure.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

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What is an ode?

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An ode is a type of lyrical poem that expresses praise or admiration for a person, object, or event.