Poetry Terms Study Flashcard

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What is Anaphora?

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Anaphora is a poetic device where the author/poet repeats the beginning word or phrase of lines multiple times.

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What are Closed Form poems?

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Closed Form poems are structured forms of poetry that follow specific patterns, such as sonnets, ballads, and haikus.

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How many lines does a Villanelle have?

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A Villanelle consists of 19 lines.

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What is Assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words in a line of poetry.

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What is Enjambment?

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Enjambment is a poetic technique where a sentence or phrase runs over from one line to the next without a pause.

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What is Consonance?

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Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity within a line of poetry.

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, often used for emphasis.

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What is a Sonnet?

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A Sonnet is a 14-line poem, typically written in iambic pentameter, with various rhyme schemes.

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What is a Ballad?

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A Ballad is a form of verse, often a narrative set to music, that tells a story.

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What is a Haiku?

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A Haiku is a traditional Japanese form of poetry consisting of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.