Poetry Structure/ Figurative Language

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point or show emphasis.

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What is the rhyme scheme of a poem?

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The rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem, often described using letters to represent sounds.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A stanza is a group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' or 'swish'.

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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.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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

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What is the purpose of figurative language in poetry?

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Figurative language enhances the meaning, creates imagery, and evokes emotions in poetry.

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What does it mean to analyze a poem?

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To analyze a poem means to examine its structure, language, and meaning to understand its themes and messages.

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What is a line break in poetry?

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A line break is the point at which a line of poetry ends and the next line begins, often used for effect.