Poetry

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem.

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Identify the rhyme scheme of the following lines: 'Pease porridge hot, Pease porridge cold.'

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What is poetry?

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Poetry is a type of writing that uses descriptive language and sound devices, such as rhythm and rhyme, to create meaning and produce emotion in readers.

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What is a line in poetry?

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A line is a single row of words in a poem.

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What is a verse in poetry?

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A verse is a single line of poetry or a group of lines that form a stanza.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What does it mean to analyze a poem?

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To analyze a poem means to examine its structure, meaning, and the emotions it conveys.

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