CKLA Unit 3: Poetry

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, such as in 'Peter picked peppers.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as,' for example, 'Her eyes were as blue as the ocean.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as,' such as 'Life is a rollercoaster.'

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What is anaphora?

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Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or lines, as seen in the poem 'There were horses. There were cows.'

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What is a poet's journal?

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A poet's journal is a personal notebook where poets write down their thoughts, observations, and ideas for poems.

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What does it mean to learn with your eyes?

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Learning with your eyes means observing the world around you and gaining knowledge through visual experiences.

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What is the purpose of poetry?

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The purpose of poetry is to express emotions, tell stories, and convey ideas in a creative and often rhythmic way.

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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 is a stanza?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is rhyme?

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