Prose vs Poetry

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What is prose?

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Prose is a form of written or spoken language that follows natural speech patterns and does not have a specific rhythm or rhyme.

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What is poetry?

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Poetry is a form of literary expression that uses rhythmic and often metaphorical language to evoke emotions and create imagery.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, often to add depth or creativity.

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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 is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the main idea, lesson, or message that is conveyed in a story or poem.

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What is meter in poetry?

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Meter is the rhythmic structure of a poem, determined by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

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What is rhyme?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds at the end of words, often used in poetry.

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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.