Poetry Elements

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What are the main characteristics of poetry?

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Poetry is writing that is musical and artistic in nature, expresses feelings, and often has few rules.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is descriptive writing that appeals to the senses, helping readers visualize scenes or experiences.

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Can poetry tell a story?

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Yes, poetry can tell a story, describe a situation, or appeal to the senses.

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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, such as 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is a stanza?

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

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What does it mean to personify something?

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To personify means to give human qualities or characteristics to non-human things, such as saying 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is the purpose of repetition in poetry?

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Repetition is used in poetry to emphasize a feeling or idea, making it more memorable.

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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, often described using letters (e.g., ABAB).