Week 3-1 Vocabulary Review

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What is a group of lines in a poem called?

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A stanza is a group of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.

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What do you call the act of talking to one’s self in a play or poem?

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A soliloquy is a dramatic monologue that represents a series of unspoken reflections.

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What is the term for the pattern of end rhymes in a poem?

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A rhyme scheme is the ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of lines of a poem.

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What is a literary art form that can be written, spoken, or performed?

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Poetry is a form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language.

Front

What is the repetition of sounds between words called?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in two or more words.

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What is the term for the person who narrates a poem?

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The speaker is the voice behind the poem, not to be confused with the poet.

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What is a sonnet?

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A sonnet is a 14-line poem, typically written in iambic pentameter, with various rhyme schemes.

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What is rhythm in poetry?

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Rhythm is the pattern of sounds and beats in a poem, created by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables.

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What is the purpose of a rhyme scheme in poetry?

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A rhyme scheme enhances the musical quality of a poem and can help to convey its themes.

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What is the difference between a stanza and a verse?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, while a verse can refer to a single line or a stanza.