Poetry

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What is a metaphor?

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A direct comparison of two unlike things that does NOT use 'like' or 'as'.

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What is alliteration?

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Using words with the same beginning sound to highlight key words, make a poem memorable, or create a feeling or mood.

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What is rhyme?

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Using words that have the same (or very similar) ending sound.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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What is free verse poetry?

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Poetry that does not follow a specific form and does not have to rhyme.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects.

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What is the tone of a poem?

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The attitude or emotional quality conveyed by the poet through word choice and style.

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What is a stanza?

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A grouped set of lines within a poem, often separated by a space.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.