Poetry Review

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.

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True or False: A theme in poetry should be a statement, not just one word.

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TRUE

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What does the term 'isolated' convey in poetry?

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It reflects a sense of loneliness or separation, often used to express the poet's attitude.

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What is repetition in poetry?

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The intentional use of a word or phrase multiple times for emphasis.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is assonance?

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The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words to create rhythm or enhance meaning.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.