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What is the structure of the poem 'This is Just to Say' by William Carlos Williams?

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The poem has 3 stanzas.

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What is the term for words that show sound, such as 'Snap! Crackle! Pop!'?

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onomatopoeia

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What is personification in poetry?

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Giving non-human things human qualities or actions.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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'Slimy slugs slither slowly on the sidewalk.'

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What does repetition mean in poetry?

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When a poet repeats sounds, words, phrases, or whole lines.

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What is rhyme in poetry?

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The repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines.

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Define metaphor in poetry.

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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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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What is the theme of a poem?

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The central idea or message that the poem conveys.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.