Narrative Poetry

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What is narrative poetry?

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A form of poetry that tells a story, often featuring characters, a plot, and a setting.

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What is an anvil?

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The platform a blacksmith shapes metal on.

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What does the word 'repose' mean?

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Rest.

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What is alliteration?

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

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the main theme of 'The Highwayman'?

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Love and sacrifice.

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What is the significance of the Highwayman's character?

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He represents a romantic hero willing to risk everything for love.

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What does the term 'stanza' refer to in poetry?

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A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space.

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem.