Poetry Elements

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What is a symbol in poetry?

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A symbol is something that stands for something more than just itself, representing ideas or concepts.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is an everyday saying that does not mean exactly what the words say, often having a figurative meaning.

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What is a ballad?

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A ballad is a story told in verse, typically with 4-line stanzas and a repetitive refrain, often resembling a song.

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What is poetry?

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Poetry is the art of expressing one's thoughts and feelings in verse, often using rhythm, meter, and imagery.

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What is narrative poetry?

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Narrative poetry is a type of poetry that tells a story, having a clear beginning, middle, and end.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used for poetic effect.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.

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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 from other stanzas, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is tone in poetry?

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Tone refers to the attitude or emotional quality of the poem, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery involves using descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures, appealing to the senses.