4th grade poetry comprehension

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What is a poem?

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A poem is a piece of writing that expresses feelings, ideas, or tells a story in a rhythmic and often imaginative way.

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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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What does it mean to analyze a poem?

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To analyze a poem means to examine its elements, such as structure, language, and meaning, to understand it better.

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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 the theme of a poem?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the poem conveys.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What is the purpose of rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme adds musicality to a poem and can enhance its emotional impact.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does it mean to interpret a poem?

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To interpret a poem means to explain its meaning and significance based on personal understanding.