Poetry Elements

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What is a group of lines in a poem called?

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Stanzas

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What poetic element is demonstrated by the phrase 'The sun is a yellow skittle shining brightly in the sky'?

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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 the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words or syllables?

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Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

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What do poets use to appeal to the senses and help readers visualize their writing?

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Imagery

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

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What term describes language that communicates ideas beyond the literal meanings of words?

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Figurative Language

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

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What is the purpose of using sound devices in poetry?

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To make a poem more vivid or to create a tone or mood.

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What is a simile?

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

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

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What is personification in poetry?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects.

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

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What is the effect of using rhyme in poetry?

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To create rhythm, enhance musicality, and make the poem more memorable.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D