Poetic Devices

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a poetic device that involves the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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Provide an example of alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is: 'Betty Botter bought some butter.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a poetic device where a word imitates the natural sound associated with it.

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Provide an example of onomatopoeia.

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An example of onomatopoeia is: 'patter' in the phrase 'Patter on the window pane.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'The stars are white diamonds on the black velvet sky.'

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What is the purpose of using poetic devices in poetry?

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Poetic devices enhance the meaning, sound, and emotional impact of a poem.

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What is the difference between alliteration and assonance?

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Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words, while assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within words.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images for the reader.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a poetic device that gives human qualities or characteristics to non-human entities.