Poetry, Etymology, Theme, and Tone Assessment

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What is poetry?

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A form of literature that uses rhythm, rhyme, sound, or structure to express something in an artistic way.

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What does the word 'charge' mean in the context of financial transactions?

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To make a purchase using credit.

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What is an antonym for 'clumsy'?

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Careful.

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What does the word 'accept' mean?

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To receive gladly; take willingly.

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What is foreshadowing in literature?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is the theme of a poem?

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The central idea or message that the poem conveys.

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What is tone in poetry?

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The attitude or emotional quality of the speaker towards the subject.

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What is etymology?

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The study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed throughout history.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between 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 different things using 'like' or 'as.'