Poetry Elements

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A division in a poem named for the number of lines it contains.

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What does imagery mean in poetry?

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Words that create a picture in the reader's mind.

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Does the poem 'Early Bird' have repetition?

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Yes, it repeats the phrase 'early bird'.

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What is rhyme in poetry?

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Words that end in the same sound; end rhyme.

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What is rhythm in poetry?

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The musical quality of a poem using alliteration, meter, repetition, or rhyme.

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What is tone in poetry?

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The attitude or feeling expressed by the poet.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Words that imitate sounds, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is a theme in poetry?

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The main idea or underlying message of the poem.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.