Poetry Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a narrative poem?

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A narrative poem tells a story in verse, often including elements like plot and characters.

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What is a lyric poem?

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A lyric poem expresses the thoughts and feelings of a single speaker, often in highly musical verse.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words, such as in 'lovely lonely lights'.

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What is rhyme?

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Rhyme is the repetition of sounds at the ends of words, such as in 'pool', 'rule', and 'fool'.

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What is sensory language?

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Sensory language describes something using the five senses to create a vivid picture for the reader.

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What is a limerick?

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A limerick is a humorous poem consisting of five lines with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme.

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What is a haiku?

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

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.