Poetry Terms

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What is a refrain in poetry?

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A phrase or line of poetry that is repeated throughout a poem to create a special effect.

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Define metaphor.

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A comparison that does not use the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'Time is a thief'?

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Metaphor.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates a sound, like BUZZ or POP.

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What is a couplet in poetry?

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Two lines of poetry that rhyme.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison that uses the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Define 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 quatrain?

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A stanza or poem of four lines, often with alternating rhymes.

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What is a limerick?

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A humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).

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What does 'imagery' mean in poetry?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.