Poetry Terms Review Game

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What is poetry without a regular pattern called?

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Free verse.

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What is an object that represents something bigger than itself? (Example: Heart=Love)

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Symbol.

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What are lines grouped together in a poem called?

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Stanzas.

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What is the term for a regular pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables within a poem?

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Meter.

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What is the theme of a poem?

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The underlying message or main idea of the poem.

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What is a metaphor in poetry?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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To create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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What is alliteration in poetry?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is the role of rhyme in poetry?

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To create a musical quality and enhance the flow of the poem.