Poetry

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What does the example 'This suitcase weighs a ton!' illustrate?

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It illustrates hyperbole, meaning the suitcase is very heavy.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of onomatopoeia: Smash, Boom, Sing, Bang?

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Sing is NOT an example of onomatopoeia.

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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'.

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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 unrelated things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A stanza is a group of related lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is the purpose of rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme adds musicality, rhythm, and can enhance the meaning of the poem.

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What is a sonnet?

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A sonnet is a 14-line poem, typically written in iambic pentameter, with various rhyme schemes.