Poetry Review

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates a sound, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words, like 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers'.

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What does the word 'haunches' mean in the context of the poem 'Fog'?

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It refers to the hindquarters or the back legs of an animal, suggesting a crouching position.

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How do short lines affect a poem?

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They create a sense of rhythm and can enhance the emotional impact of the poem.

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What is an example of onomatopoeia in the poem 'Windy Nights'?

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Words like 'rumbling', 'rattling', and 'roars' imitate sounds.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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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', e.g., 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is the theme of a poem?

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The central idea or message that the poet conveys through the poem.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'Time is a thief'.

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What is the purpose of rhyme in poetry?

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To create a musical quality, enhance rhythm, and make the poem more memorable.