Elements of Poetry

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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, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is a simile?

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

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What is a narrative poem?

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A narrative poem is a type of poem that tells a story, often with characters and a plot.

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What is tone in poetry?

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Tone refers to the attitude of the writer toward the subject or audience, not the reader's attitude.

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What are graphical elements in poetry?

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Graphical elements are visual features in a poem, such as line length, spacing, and punctuation, that contribute to its meaning and effect.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a lyric poem?

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A lyric poem is a short poem that expresses personal feelings or thoughts, often in a musical style.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things or abstract ideas.

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What is an ode?

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An ode is a type of lyrical stanza that is typically a formal and elaborate poem praising or glorifying an event, person, or thing.

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What is a sonnet?

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A sonnet is a 14-line poem, usually written in iambic pentameter, with a specific rhyme scheme.