Elements of Poetry

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What is the name given to the elements in a poem that cause the senses to activate?

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Imagery: Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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What makes a comparison of two objects that have similar qualities without using 'like' or 'as'?

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Metaphor: A figure of speech that directly refers to one thing by mentioning another.

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How does a poem or story make the reader feel?

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Mood: The emotional atmosphere created by the poem or story.

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What is the repetition of vowel sounds within rhyming words called?

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Assonance: The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

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What is a group of lines that form the basic structure of a poem?

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Stanza: A set of lines grouped together in a poem.

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What is the overall feeling or atmosphere of a poem?

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Tone: The author's attitude toward the subject, which can influence the mood.

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What is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile: A comparison between two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry?

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Meter: The rhythmic structure of verses in poetry.

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What is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally?

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Hyperbole: An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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What is a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of its words?

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Idiom: A common expression that does not make sense when taken literally.