Poetic Structure Practice

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What is a rhymed pair of lines called?

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Couplet

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What is a poem with 3 lines that has a syllable pattern of 5, 7, 5?

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Haiku

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What is the term for a repeated line or group of lines in a poem, often at the end of a stanza?

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Refrain

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What type of written work can be considered a poem?

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Song lyrics.

Front

What is a poem with 5 lines called?

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Cinquain Poem

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What is the structure of a traditional sonnet?

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A sonnet typically has 14 lines with a specific rhyme scheme, often in iambic pentameter.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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

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What is the purpose of a refrain in a poem?

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A refrain adds emphasis and can create a musical quality, enhancing the poem's emotional impact.

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What is the difference between a couplet and a tercet?

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A couplet consists of two rhymed lines, while a tercet consists of three lines, which may or may not rhyme.

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What is free verse poetry?

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Free verse poetry does not adhere to a specific rhyme scheme or meter, allowing for greater flexibility in expression.