Poetry Terms

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What is a Stanza?

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A series of lines grouped together in order to divide a poem, resembling little paragraphs.

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What is Consonance?

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The repetition of the same consonant sounds in a line of text, usually found at the end or middle of words.

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What is a Theme in literature?

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The main idea or underlying meaning explored in a literary work, often conveying a lesson or moral.

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What is Mood in poetry?

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The emotional response that the writer wishes to evoke in the reader through their work.

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What is Diction?

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Refers to word choice and the style of expression in writing.

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What is Tone in poetry?

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The attitude or approach that the author takes toward the work's central theme or subject.

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What is Assonance?

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The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words in a line of text.

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What is Enjambment?

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The continuation of a sentence or clause across a line break in poetry.

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What is a Speaker in poetry?

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The voice or persona that narrates the poem, not to be confused with the poet.

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What is Imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates visual representations in the reader's mind.