4th grade poetry comprehension

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A stanza is a group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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How many stanzas are in a poem with 5 stanzas?

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5 stanzas.

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What does it mean to describe something in poetry?

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To describe something in poetry means to provide details and imagery that help the reader visualize or understand it better.

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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 theme or message that the poet wants to convey.

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What is the purpose of the last stanza in a poem?

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The last stanza often wraps up the poem's message or provides a conclusion.

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What is a line in poetry?

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A line is a single row of words in a poem.

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How many lines are in a poem with 20 lines?

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20 lines.

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What does it mean when a poem expresses feelings?

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It means the poem conveys emotions or sentiments that the poet feels.

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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 and creates mental pictures.

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What is a theme in poetry?

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A theme is the underlying message or the main idea that runs throughout the poem.