Wonders Unit 2 Week 5- Poems

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What is a poem?

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A poem is a type of writing that expresses feelings, ideas, or tells a story in a creative way, often using rhythm and rhyme.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a literary device where the same sound or letter at the beginning of closely connected words is repeated.

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What is a simile?

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

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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' for a bee or 'sizzle' for cooking.

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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 main theme of 'Ornithopter'?

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The main theme of 'Ornithopter' is the wonder of flight and the comparison of flying machines to birds.

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What does the poet compare the helicopter to in 'The Inventor Thinks Up Helicopters'?

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The poet compares the helicopter to bugs.

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What is the setting of 'Hot Air Balloon'?

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The setting of 'Hot Air Balloon' is Paris.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in poetry?

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Figurative language enhances the meaning and emotional impact of the poem by creating vivid images and connections.