poetry

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What is a poem?

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A piece of writing that usually has figurative language and is written in separate lines which often have a repeated rhythm and sometimes rhyme.

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison of two things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes.

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What does imagery refer to in poetry?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A group of lines in a poem separated with a blank line space.

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What is the purpose of rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme adds musicality to a poem, enhances its aesthetic quality, and can create a sense of rhythm.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison of two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the theme of a poem?

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The central idea or underlying message that the poet conveys through the poem.

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What is an ode?

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A type of lyrical poem that expresses praise or admiration for a person, place, thing, or idea.