Poetry Flashcard

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Where did the author find the arrow?

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In a tree.

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A _______________ is a group of four lines in a poem.

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quatrain.

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The basic unit of a poem is called a _______________.

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stanza.

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The _______________ is the dictionary definition of a word.

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Literal Meaning.

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What does 'hyperbole' mean in poetry?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is a 'stanza' in poetry?

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A group of lines that form a unit in a poem.

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What is 'rhyme' in poetry?

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The repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines.

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What is 'imagery' in poetry?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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What does 'metaphor' mean?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things.

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What is 'simile'?

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