Elements of Poetry Flashcard

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What is a line in a poem?

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A single row of words in a poem.

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What is an example of figurative language?

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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What is the first thing you do when analyzing a poem?

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Read the poem out loud (if possible).

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What does rhythm refer to in a poem?

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The beat, sound, and feel of a poem.

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What is a stanza in a poem?

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A group of lines in a poem.

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What is rhyme in poetry?

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Words that have the same ending sounds.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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What is the tone of a poem?

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The attitude or emotional quality 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 a simile?

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