Poetry Vocab Flashcard #2

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What is Symbolism?

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Symbolism is when a person, object, or action stands for something beyond itself, representing deeper meanings or ideas.

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same beginning consonant sound in more than two words in a line.

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What is a Line in poetry?

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A line is a group of words arranged into a row in a poem.

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What is Internal Rhyme?

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Internal Rhyme is rhyme that occurs within a single line of poetry.

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What is Personification?

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Personification is the attribution of human-like qualities to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What is a Stanza?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.

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What is Rhyme Scheme?

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Rhyme Scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem, often described using letters.

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is Imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.