Poetry Elements

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What device is a comparison of two things using the words 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile: A figure of speech that directly compares two different things, often using 'like' or 'as' to highlight similarities.

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What device is used in the phrases 'Good as gold', 'Busy bee', and 'Living the life'?

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Alliteration: The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is a sentence, phrase, or word arranged into a single row called?

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Line: A single row of words in a poem.

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What is the narrator of a poem called?

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Speaker: The voice that narrates the poem, which may or may not be the author.

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What is the term for a group of lines in a poem?

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Stanza: A grouped set of lines within a poem, often separated by a space.

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What is the rhythmic pattern of a poem called?

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Meter: The structured rhythm of a poem, determined by the number and type of beats in each line.

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What is a figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis?

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Hyperbole: An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words called?

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Assonance: The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words to create rhythm or emphasis.

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What is a comparison that does not use 'like' or 'as'?

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Metaphor: A figure of speech that directly refers to one thing by mentioning another, implying a comparison.

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What is the pattern of end sounds in lines of poetry called?

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Rhyme: The correspondence of sounds between different words, especially at the ends of lines.