Poetry

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What is a hyperbole?

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A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I'm starving to death here!'

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem. It is usually described using letters to indicate which lines rhyme.

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What is rhythm in poetry?

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Rhythm is the pattern of sounds and beats in a poem, created by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables.

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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. It often has a specific structure or rhyme scheme.

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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'. Example: 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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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'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. Example: 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What is the purpose of poetry?

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The purpose of poetry is to express emotions, ideas, and experiences in a creative and often rhythmic way, using language that evokes imagery and feelings.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'