Poetry as a Literary Form

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What characteristic is essential to poetry?

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Use of concise and evocative language.

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What is the primary purpose of poetry as a literary form?

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To evoke emotions and ideas beyond the literal interpretation of words.

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How does imagery contribute to poetry?

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By engaging the reader's senses and immersing them in the poem's world.

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What is true about poetry?

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Poets choose words for their meaning and sound.

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Which of the following is NOT a sound device used in poetry?

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Metaphor.

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Define poetry.

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A literary form that uses rhythmic and often metaphorical language to express emotions, ideas, and experiences.

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What is a metaphor in poetry?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is rhyme in poetry?

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The repetition of similar sounds, typically at the end of lines, to create rhythm and musicality.

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What is rhythm in poetry?

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The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.