Front

What is the term for words or phrases that are repeated in a poem?

Back

Repetition

Front

What do we call the distance between the left and right edges of a line in poetry?

Back

Line length

Front

What term describes the rhyming words or sounds associated with a poem, including specific sounds or patterns of sound within and between words?

Back

Sound

Front

What is the term for the transition that occurs when one stanza ends and another begins?

Back

Stanza break

Front

What do we call the practice of moving the text away from the left-hand margin to complicate traditional line breaks in poetry?

Back

Indentation

Front

What is the effect of using repetition in poetry?

Back

Repetition can create emphasis, rhythm, and a sense of unity in a poem.

Front

How does line length affect the reading experience of a poem?

Back

Line length can influence the pace, rhythm, and visual structure of a poem, affecting how it is interpreted.

Front

What role does sound play in poetry?

Back

Sound contributes to the musicality of a poem, enhancing its emotional impact and meaning through rhythm and rhyme.

Front

What is a stanza in poetry?

Back

A stanza is a grouped set of lines within a poem, often separated by a stanza break.

Front

Why might a poet choose to use indentation in their work?

Back

Indentation can create visual interest, emphasize certain lines, or alter the flow and rhythm of the poem.