CKLA Unit 3: Poetry

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What is a declaration?

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A sentence that is an announcement, such as 'My basketball team just won first place!'.

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Why do authors use anaphora in poetry?

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To make the poem more interesting, to emphasize the word or message, and to make the meaning of the poem stand out.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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'Peter picked peppers.' This is when the same sound is repeated at the beginning of words.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as', such as 'Her eyes were as blue as the ocean!'.

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What is an example of anaphora?

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A repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses, such as 'There were horses. There were cows. There were pigs.'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', suggesting they are the same.

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What is the purpose of using imagery in poetry?

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To create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses and helps the reader visualize the scene.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas, such as 'The wind whispered through the trees.'.

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What is rhyme in poetry?

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

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What is the theme of a poem?

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The central idea or message that the poem conveys, often reflecting on life, nature, or emotions.