Poetry Elements

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What is the pattern formed by the end of the rhymes in poetry?

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Meter

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What is the term for repeating consonant sounds at the end of non-rhyming words or syllables?

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Consonance

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What is the repetition of consonant sounds, usually at the beginning of words or syllables, in poetry?

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Alliteration

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What are the visual elements, such as line length and spacing, that affect the look of a poem on the page?

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Graphic Elements

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What is a regular pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry called?

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Rhythm

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What is the term for the use of similar vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry?

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Assonance

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What is the term for words that imitate sounds, like 'buzz' or 'hiss'?

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Onomatopoeia

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What is the term for a poem that tells a story?

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Narrative Poem

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What is a short poem that expresses personal feelings or thoughts?

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Lyric Poem

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

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