Elements of Poetry Flashcard

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What is a poem?

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A collection of words written to inspire ideas, imagination, or emotion

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What does rhythm refer to in a poem?

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The beat, sound, and feel of a poem

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What is a line in a poem?

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A single row of words in a poem

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What does rhyme refer to in poetry?

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Words that have the same ending sounds

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What is a stanza in a poem?

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A group of lines in a poem

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What is the purpose of a theme in a poem?

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To convey a truth, lesson, or message about life

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What is tone?

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the author's attitude toward the story

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What is the purpose of a mood in a poem?

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To convey the feeling the poet is trying to convey

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What is an example of figurative language?

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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Example of a simile:

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The stars are like diamonds in the sky.