Poem Practice

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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 the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is rhyme?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in the final syllables of words, often used in poetry. For example, 'cat' and 'hat' rhyme.

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What is metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is the main idea of a poem?

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The main idea of a poem is the central point or message that the poet wants to convey to the reader.

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What does it mean to analyze a poem?

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To analyze a poem means to examine its structure, language, and meaning to understand how the poet conveys emotions and ideas.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping the reader to visualize scenes, sounds, and feelings.

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What is theme in poetry?

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The theme is the underlying message or insight about life that the poem conveys, often reflecting universal ideas.