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 'Sally sells seashells by the seashore.'

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What is anaphora?

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Anaphora is the repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of lines or sentences, often used in poetry.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is 'Peter picked peppers.'

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What is a declaration in writing?

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A declaration is a sentence that makes an announcement, such as 'My basketball team just won first place!'.

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What does it mean to describe someone as 'small and tough'?

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Describing someone as 'small and tough' means they may be physically small but possess strength or resilience.

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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 'like' or 'as', such as 'I was as red as a tomato.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as', suggesting one thing is another.

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What is the purpose of a poet's journal?

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A poet's journal is used to jot down thoughts, observations, and descriptions that can inspire poetry.

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What is the difference between a question and a declaration?

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A question seeks information, while a declaration makes a statement or announcement.

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What is a command in writing?

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A command is a sentence that tells someone to do something, such as 'Close the door!'