LJISD Poetry Elements

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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.

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Give an example of personification.

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The wind howled in the night.

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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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Is poetry a major type of literature?

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True

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What is the structure of poetry?

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Poetry is typically written in lines and stanzas.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a literary device where a word imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' or 'ring'.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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Ring! Ring!

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What is a haiku?

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A haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry that consists of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5.

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What is a sonnet?

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A sonnet is a 14-line poem that typically follows a specific rhyme scheme and is often written in iambic pentameter.

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What is a limerick?

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A limerick is a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).