Graphical Elements in Poetry

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Poetry is written in ________ that can be a sentence, phrase, or a single word.

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lines

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Groups of lines in a poem are called ________.

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stanzas

Front

What kind of poem form is 'A Mouse's Tale'?

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Concrete Poem

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The word 'Somebody' in line 5 is capitalized in the poem because -

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it conveys an idea of being well known.

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A ________ is one or more lines of poetry and is similar to a paragraph in other types of writing.

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stanza

Front

What is a stanza?

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

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What is a concrete poem?

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A concrete poem is a poem where the layout and shape of the text contribute to its meaning.

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What is the purpose of capitalization in poetry?

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Capitalization can emphasize certain words or ideas, convey importance, or indicate proper nouns.

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What is a limerick?

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A limerick is a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).

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What is a haiku?

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A haiku is a three-line poem with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5, often focusing on nature.