Elements of Poetry

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is a vivid description that appeals to the 5 senses, helping readers to visualize scenes in poetry.

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What is a simile?

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

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same beginning sounds in a series of words.

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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.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation, helping to create imagery.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is repetition in poetry?

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Repetition is the use of the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize a feeling or idea.

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What is rhythm in poetry?

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Rhythm is the pattern of sounds and beats in a poem, creating a musical quality.

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is a theme in poetry?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the poet wants to convey through the poem.