Poetry-4th Grade

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is two or more lines of poetry that together form a unit of the poem.

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What is repetition in poetry?

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Repetition is the use of repeated words or phrases in a poem.

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How many stanzas does the poem 'Snow Day' have?

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The poem 'Snow Day' has 3 stanzas.

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What does it mean to 'hit this guy' in the poem 'Winner'?

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It means to successfully hit the baseball being pitched.

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What is the purpose of repetition in poetry?

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Repetition emphasizes a feeling or idea and can create rhythm.

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Can you give an example of repetition?

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An example of repetition is: 'The rock is very, very far away'.

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What is the effect of using a rusted screen in the poem 'Winner'?

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It creates a visual image and sets the scene for the memory.

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What does the phrase 'his voice not letting up' suggest?

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It suggests that the dad is encouraging and persistent.

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What is the main theme of the poem 'Winner'?

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The main theme is about support and encouragement from a parent.

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What is a common structure of a poem?

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A common structure includes stanzas, lines, and sometimes a rhyme scheme.