Types of Poems

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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 (AABBA).

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How many lines does a limerick have?

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5

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What is the rhyme scheme of a limerick?

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AABBA

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What is rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines in a poem.

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What is a haiku?

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A haiku is a traditional Japanese poem consisting of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5.

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How many lines does a haiku have?

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3

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What is the syllable pattern of a haiku?

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5-7-5

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What is a ballad?

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A ballad is a narrative poem that tells a story, often with a simple rhyme scheme and rhythm.

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What is the rhyme scheme of a ballad?

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Typically ABAB or ABCB.

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What is free verse?

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Free verse is a type of poetry that does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter.