What is a metaphor?
Poetry Elements

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two things directly, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'
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What are the main characteristics of poetry?
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Poetry is writing that is musical and artistic in nature, expresses feelings, and often has few rules.
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What is imagery in poetry?
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Imagery is descriptive writing that appeals to the senses, helping readers visualize scenes or experiences.
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Can poetry tell a story?
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Yes, poetry can tell a story, describe a situation, or appeal to the senses.
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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, such as 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'
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What is a simile?
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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her smile was like sunshine.'
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What is a stanza?
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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.
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