Poetry

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What is poetry?

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A form of literary expression that uses rhythmic and often metaphorical language to evoke emotions and ideas.

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Do all poems have to rhyme?

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No, not all poems have to rhyme.

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What is free verse poetry?

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A type of poetry that does not have a specific structure, rhyme scheme, or rhythm.

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What is a limerick?

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A type of humorous poem that consists of five lines with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme.

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How many lines does a limerick have?

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Five lines.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A grouped set of lines within a poem, often separated by a space.

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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To create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares 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 unlike 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.