Elements of Poetry

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What is a concrete poem?

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A poem shaped to look like its subject.

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What is a rhyme?

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Words that end with the same sound.

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What is hyperbole?

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An extreme exaggeration used to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor.

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What is the difference between mood and tone?

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Mood refers to the reader's feelings, while tone refers to the author's feelings.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison of two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem.

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What is personification?

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Giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things.

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What is a quatrain?

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A stanza or poem consisting of four lines.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.