Poetry Review

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What is Assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of the same vowel sound in close proximity within a phrase or sentence, such as in 'flying high' or 'no pain, no gain.'

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What are Slant Rhymes?

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Slant rhymes are formed by words that have identical consonants but different vowels, or vice versa. An example is 'worm' and 'swarm.'

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How do you identify the tone in a poem?

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The tone in a poem is identified by the 'mood' that pervades the reading experience, created by the poem's vocabulary, metrical regularity or irregularity, syntax, use of figurative language, and rhyme.

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What does it mean to cite evidence in poetry?

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To cite evidence means to write words or phrases from the poem that support your interpretation, followed by your explanation of those words or phrases.

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What are Similes?

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Similes are a form of figurative language that compare two different things using the words 'like' or 'as,' such as 'as brave as a lion.'

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What are Metaphors?

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Metaphors are a form of figurative language that directly compare two different things without using 'like' or 'as,' such as 'time is a thief.'

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things, such as 'the wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is Imagery 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 the purpose of Rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme enhances the musical quality of a poem, creates rhythm, and can emphasize certain words or themes.

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What is a Stanza?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space, similar to a paragraph in prose.