Elements of Poetry

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What is figurative language?

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Phrases that can't be taken literally and helps readers to visualize.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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Several lines grouped together in a poem.

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What is the speaker of a poem?

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The narrator of the poem.

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What is repetition in poetry?

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The use of the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize a point.

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What is a line in poetry?

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A single row of words in a poem.

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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.

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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 a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and helps create a mental picture.

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What is a theme in poetry?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a poem.