Poetry Terms

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What is the term for using words with the same beginning sound to create a memorable poem?

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Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What do we call the use of words that have the same or very similar ending sound?

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Rhyme

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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What is the term for a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is the term for a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'?

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Metaphor

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is the term for language that appeals to one or more of the senses?

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Imagery

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is the term for the rhyming of two words at the end of two lines in a poem?

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End rhyme

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is the effect of alliteration in poetry?

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It highlights key words and creates a memorable feeling or mood.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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How does rhyme contribute to the structure of a poem?

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It creates rhythm and can enhance the musical quality of the poem.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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Can you give an example of imagery in poetry?

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Descriptive language that evokes sensory experiences, such as 'the sweet scent of blooming flowers'.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5