Poetry Terms 24-25

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What is the term for the visual emptiness in poetry that creates an aesthetic effect?

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White space.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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What do we call the technique of repeating words or phrases in poetry?

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Repetition.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is the term for words that sound alike but are not exactly the same?

Back

Slant rhyme.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is the term for the transition from the end of one line of poetry to the beginning of the next?

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Line break.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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What is the repetition of vowel sounds across words in a line of poetry called?

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Assonance.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is the effect of using white space in poetry?

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It creates a sense of emptiness or silence, enhancing the aesthetic quality.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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How does repetition function in poetry?

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It emphasizes certain ideas or themes and creates rhythm.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is the difference between slant rhyme and perfect rhyme?

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Slant rhyme involves words that sound similar but do not rhyme exactly, while perfect rhyme has exact matching sounds.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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Why is a line break important in poetry?

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It can create emphasis, alter the rhythm, and affect the poem's meaning.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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Can you give an example of assonance in poetry?

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An example of assonance is the repetition of the 'o' sound in 'The road goes on and on'.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4