Poetry: Simile, Metaphor, Rhyme Scheme

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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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. It is usually described using letters to indicate which lines rhyme.

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Identify the simile: 'He is as fast as a cheetah.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'as' to compare his speed to that of a cheetah.

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Identify the metaphor: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor because it compares the classroom to a zoo, suggesting it was chaotic without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does the simile 'as busy as a bee' mean?

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It means someone is very busy or active.

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What does the metaphor 'Her heart is a cold stone' imply?

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It implies that she is emotionally unfeeling or unkind.

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What is the rhyme scheme of a poem with lines that end in A, B, A, B?

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The rhyme scheme is ABAB.

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What is the effect of using similes in poetry?

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Similes create vivid imagery and help readers understand comparisons more easily.

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What is the effect of using metaphors in poetry?

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Metaphors create deeper meanings and connections between ideas, making the language more powerful.