Understanding Poetry and Rhyme Schemes

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What is rhyming?

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Rhyming is when some words sound alike.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of poem?

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News Article.

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What does the prefix 're' mean?

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Again.

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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The rhyming pattern a poem follows.

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What is figurative language?

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Uses words in ways that are different from their literal meaning.

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What is a Haiku?

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A type of poem that consists of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.

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What is a Sonnet?

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A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme, often about love.

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What is a Limerick?

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A humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).

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What is alliteration?

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

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What is a metaphor?

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