Elements of Poetry

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Repeating words or phrases are called ___________.

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repetition

Front

Writing that expresses feelings or ideas using specific word choices and a focus on the rhythm of words is called ___________.

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poetry

Front

One line in a poem is called ___________.

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line/verse

Front

The lesson or message the poet is trying to convey is called ___________.

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theme

Front

The feelings you get when you read the text is called ___________.

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mood

Front

A group of lines in a poem is called ___________.

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stanza

Front

The pattern of beats in a line of poetry is called ___________.

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meter

Front

Words that sound alike at the end are called ___________.

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rhyme

Front

The person who speaks in a poem is called ___________.

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speaker

Front

The overall feeling or atmosphere created by a poem is called ___________.

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mood