Year 7 Poetry Unit Flashcard

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, often used in poetry to create rhythm and mood.

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Provide an example of alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is 'Hold fast to dreams'.

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What does 'illumine' mean?

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To 'illumine' means to make clear or to light up.

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What is a rhyme?

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A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often at the end of lines in poems.

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Identify a word that rhymes with 'ballad'.

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The word 'salad' rhymes with 'ballad'.

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem, usually described using letters to indicate which lines rhyme.

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What is the rhyme scheme of 'Beware the dangershine of Moon, Do not disturb the bugs of June!'?

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The rhyme scheme is AAAB.

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What is the purpose of using rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme adds musicality, enhances the flow, and can create emphasis on certain ideas or emotions.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is 'Time is a thief'.