Poem Structure

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What is a unit of words in a poem?

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Line

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How many lines are in a typical poem?

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Varies, but can be 2, 4, 8, or more.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes.

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What is a stanza?

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A group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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How many stanzas are in a typical poem?

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Varies, but can be 1, 2, 3, or more.

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What does 'tone' refer to in poetry?

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How the text makes the poet feel.

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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'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that directly compares two different things without 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 creates mental images.

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What is the mood of a poem?

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The emotional atmosphere that a poem creates for the reader.