Elements of Poetry

Front

What is an element of poetry that involves the repetition of sounds at the end of words?

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Rhyme

Front

What do we call a group of lines in a poem?

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Stanza

Front

What is the term for the pattern of beats in a poem?

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Rhythm

Front

What is it called when a poet uses words to create a picture in the reader's mind?

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Imagery

Front

What is the term for giving human qualities to non-human things?

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Personification

Front

What is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words called?

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Alliteration

Front

What is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

Front

What is a direct comparison between two unlike things?

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Metaphor

Front

What is the term for the overall feeling or mood of a poem?

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Tone

Front

What is the term for the main idea or message of a poem?

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