poems: structure and meaning

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is made up of multiple lines in a poem.

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What do we call poems that tell a story?

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Poems that tell a story are called narrative poems.

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In what structure is poetry typically written?

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Poetry is typically written in lines and stanzas.

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What quality does rhythm give to poetry?

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Rhythm gives poetry a musical quality.

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What are two words that have the same ending sound called?

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Two words that have the same ending sound are called rhyming words.

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What is free verse poetry?

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Free verse poetry is a type of poetry that does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter.

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery in poetry is used to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind through descriptive language.

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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.

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What is the difference between a lyrical poem and a narrative poem?

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A lyrical poem expresses personal emotions or thoughts, while a narrative poem tells a story.

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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.