Poetry & Pourquoi Retest

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What is poetry?

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Poetry is a type of writing that expresses feelings, ideas, or tells a story in a creative way, often using rhythm and rhyme.

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What is a pourquoi tale?

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A pourquoi tale is a story that explains why something is the way it is, often using animals as characters.

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What does 'character traits' mean?

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Character traits are the qualities or characteristics that describe how a person or character thinks, feels, and behaves.

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What is the meaning of 'literal'?

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Literal means the exact meaning of a word or phrase, without any exaggeration or metaphor.

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What does 'central message' refer to?

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The central message is the main idea or lesson that the author wants to convey through the story.

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What is a 'metaphor'?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by saying one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is 'rhyme' in poetry?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines in poems, creating a musical effect.

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What does 'context' mean?

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Context refers to the circumstances or background information surrounding a word, phrase, or situation that helps to understand its meaning.

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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, helping readers to visualize scenes and emotions.

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What does 'theme' mean in literature?

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The theme is the underlying message or main idea of a story, often reflecting on life or human nature.