6th Grade Poetry Review

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What is a stanza in a poem?

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A group of lines in a poem.

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A poem that tells a story is called a:

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Narrative poem.

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A word or line that is repeated throughout a poem to create a certain effect is ...

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Repetition.

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"The stars winked at me from the sky." This is an example of:

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Personification.

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A short poem with 3 lines and a 5-7-5 syllable pattern is called a:

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Haiku.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is rhyme in poetry?

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The repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines in a poem.

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What is rhythm in poetry?

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The pattern of sounds and beats in a poem.

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What is a limerick?

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A humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).