5th grade Reading STAAR Review Elements of Poetry

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What is free verse poetry?

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A form of poetry that does not have a fixed pattern, allowing the poet to arrange words freely.

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What is sensory language?

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The use of details from the five senses to add color and depth to writing.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'The stars were like diamonds.'

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words or within words.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggeration often used for emphasis.

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What is lyrical poetry?

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A type of poetry that expresses personal emotions or thoughts, often in a musical style.

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What is figurative language?

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Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meanings beyond the literal.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, e.g., 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'bang'.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is narrative poetry?

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A form of poetry that tells a story and includes characters, a plot, and a setting.