Poetry Review

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What is poetry?

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A form of literary expression that uses rhythmic and aesthetic qualities of language to evoke meanings, emotions, and imagery.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other, often used to convey deeper meanings.

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What does 'theme' mean in poetry?

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The central idea or message that the poet conveys through the poem.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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

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What does 'blithe' mean?

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Joyful, carefree, and cheerful.

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What is the significance of rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme creates rhythm, enhances musicality, and can emphasize important themes or ideas.

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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 does 'lofty visions' refer to?

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Impressive goals or high aspirations that one aims to achieve.

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What is the role of a stanza in a poem?

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A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space, that serves as a building block of the poem's structure.