Poetry Elements

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What is a symbol in poetry?

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A symbol is something that stands for something more than just itself.

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What type of poetry tells a story with a beginning, middle, and end?

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Narrative Poetry is a type of poetry that tells a story.

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What is repetition in poetry?

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Repetition is the use of a word, phrase, or line more than once.

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a group of lines that usually develops one idea and gives the poem structure.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggeration that describes something as larger or wildly different than it really is.

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What is a ballad?

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A ballad is a form of narrative poetry that often tells a story of love or adventure.

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What is irony in poetry?

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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What is mood in poetry?

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Mood is the emotional atmosphere created by the poem, influencing how the reader feels.