Poetry Terms

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What is a limerick?

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A witty, humorous, or nonsense poem with a strict rhyme scheme (AABBA).

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What is an epic poem?

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A very long narrative poem that tells of a hero’s deeds.

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What is a synonym for rhythm in poetry?

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Meter.

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What is a haiku?

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A Japanese lyric poem having three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five syllables, traditionally about nature or the seasons.

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What is poetic license?

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The right of the poet to go against standard grammar rules and conventions.

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What is a stanza?

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A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem.

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What is a ballad?

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A form of verse, often a narrative set to music, that tells a story.

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What is free verse?

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A type of poetry that does not adhere to any specific meter or rhyme scheme.

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What is a sonnet?

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