Poetry Flashcard

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word. It usually contains a vowel sound.

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How do you count syllables in a word?

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To count syllables, say the word slowly and clap for each vowel sound you hear.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun, giving more information about it.

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What is the structure of a poem?

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Poetry is written in lines and stanzas.

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What is a stanza?

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

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Do all poems have to rhyme?

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No, not all poems have to rhyme. Some poems are written in free verse.

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What is a rhyme?

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A rhyme is when two or more words have the same ending sound.

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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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What is free verse poetry?

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Free verse poetry does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter.

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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'.