Poetry Analysis

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What is poetry?

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A written work that uses figurative language and rhythms to show meaning.

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True or False: Poetry always follows grammar rules.

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False

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Stanza

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The arrangement of lines into groups, separated by empty lines.

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How many lines are in this stanza? In the winter it's every kid's dream, As snowflakes begin to appear, That suddenly there'll be a blizzard, And they'll cancel school for the year.

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4

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What is the first step in analyzing poetry?

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Look for figurative language.

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Repetition in poetry

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Things that are repeated such as words, phrases, or sounds.

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What is the final step in analyzing poetry?

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Look for connections between the poem and title/images.

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True or False: All poems do not have to rhyme.

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True

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Which type of poem follows a rhyme pattern? Free verse, Ballad

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Ballad