Poetry- Structure and Rhyme

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What is a poem?

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A poem is a form of literary expression that uses rhythmic and often metaphorical language to convey emotions, ideas, or stories.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A stanza is a group of lines in a poem, usually grouped by a main idea, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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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 or stanza in a poem, often described using letters to represent sounds.

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True or False: All poems must follow the same writing rules.

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False. Poems can vary widely in structure and style.

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True or False: Lines in a poem always have to be the same length.

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False. Poetic lines can vary in length.

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What is a haiku?

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A haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry that consists of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5.

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How many syllables are in the first line of a haiku?

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5 syllables.

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What is a metaphor in poetry?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things directly, suggesting they are alike in some way.

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What is alliteration?

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

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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 used to emphasize a theme or idea.