Poetry RA Review

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What is a traditional ode?

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A type of lyrical poem that expresses praise or admiration, typically structured in stanzas that follow the same rhyme scheme.

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How do the stanzas in a traditional ode relate to each other?

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Each stanza follows the same structure and rhyme scheme.

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What is the role of the speaker in poetry?

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The speaker is the voice that narrates the poem; it is not always the same as the author.

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Can the author of a poem also be the speaker?

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No, the author is not always the speaker.

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What is the typical structure of an ode?

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An ode can have any number of stanzas.

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How do we read poetry differently than prose?

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Poems are broken into stanzas and lines, and tone and figurative language are central.

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What is the significance of figurative language in poetry?

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Figurative language enhances meaning and evokes emotions, making the poem more impactful.

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What does SLAM stand for in poetry analysis?

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SLAM stands for 'Synthesize, Look, Analyze, and Make connections'.

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What is the central question in the Analyze step of SLAM?

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What is the author trying to say and what effect does the language have on the reader?

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What is rhyme scheme?

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