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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'. For example, 'Her eyes are as sparkly as a diamond.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'the trees danced in the breeze'.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping the reader to visualize scenes, hear sounds, or feel emotions.

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What is spoken word poetry?

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Spoken word poetry is a type of poetry that is meant to be performed aloud, often focusing on personal and social issues.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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

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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, such as 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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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 unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in the final syllables of lines in a poem, often used to create rhythm and musicality.

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What is free verse poetry?

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Free verse poetry is a type of poetry that does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter, allowing for more freedom in expression.

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What is repetition in poetry?

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Repetition is the intentional reuse of words or phrases in a poem to emphasize a particular idea or theme.

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