Understanding Poetry and Language Concepts

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convey

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to communicate or make known

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contribute

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To give or add something to a common effort.

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What are line breaks for in poetry?

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Line breaks help shape the poem's rhythm and meaning.

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What are the features of free verse poetry that make it different from other kinds of poetry?

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Free verse poetry does not have a fixed meter or rhyme scheme, uses natural speech patterns, and allows varied line lengths.

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In literature, what is conflict?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces in a story.

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Using imagery helps a poet to

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engage the reader's senses and emotions

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An excerpt is defined as

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A portion of a larger text.

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In literature, tone means

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the author's attitude or emotional quality in writing

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In literature, mood means

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the emotional atmosphere or feeling evoked in the reader

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Most often, italics are used in stories to

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emphasize certain words or phrases, indicate thoughts or internal dialogue, and distinguish titles of works.