What distinguishes poetry from prose?
Poetry Terms and Concepts

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6th Grade
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Poetry is written in lines and stanzas, but prose is written in sentences and paragraphs.
2.
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What is the term for poetry that DOESN'T rhyme?
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Free verse.
3.
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What makes a ballad poem unique?
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Ballad poems tell a story.
4.
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Which one of these types of poetic language is NOT a sound device?
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Imagery.
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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.
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What is onomatopoeia?
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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.
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What is a stanza in poetry?
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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.
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