Poetry Flashcard

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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A rhyme scheme is the ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of the lines of a poem, typically marked with letters of the alphabet.

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What does ABBA rhyme scheme look like?

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In an ABBA rhyme scheme, the first and fourth lines rhyme with each other, and the second and third lines rhyme with each other.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery refers to words or phrases that appeal to the senses, creating mental images for the reader.

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What is the role of the speaker in a poem?

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The speaker is the narrator of the poem, conveying the poem's message from their perspective.

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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How can you identify the rhyme scheme of a poem?

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You can identify the rhyme scheme by looking at the ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of the lines and marking them with letters.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where words imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.

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What is tone in poetry?

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Tone refers to the attitude or emotional quality of the poem, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is meter in poetry?

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Meter is the rhythmic structure of a poem, determined by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

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What is a line break in poetry?

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A line break is the point at which a line of poetry ends and the next line begins, often used to create emphasis or control pacing.