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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

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Define rhyme pattern in poetry.

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A rhyme pattern is the arrangement of rhymes in a poem, typically described using letters to indicate which lines rhyme with each other.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does allusion mean in poetry?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art, used to create a connection or deeper meaning.

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Explain what a simile is.

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like', 'as', or 'than'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Define imagery in poetry.

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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What is the purpose of a stanza in poetry?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space, that serves as a building block for the poem's structure.

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What is the difference between a couplet and a quatrain?

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A couplet consists of two consecutive lines of poetry that usually rhyme, while a quatrain consists of four lines, which may or may not rhyme.

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What is an ode?

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An ode is a type of lyrical poem that expresses praise or admiration for a person, object, or event.

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