Poetry Flashcard

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What is an elegy?

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An elegy is a mournful poem, typically written in remembrance of someone who has died.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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Who wrote 'O Captain! My Captain!'?

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Walt Whitman wrote 'O Captain! My Captain!', an elegy for President Abraham Lincoln.

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What is the main theme of 'Ode on a Grecian Urn'?

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The main theme is the relationship between beauty and truth, as expressed in the line 'Beauty is truth, truth beauty.'

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is the significance of the line 'Water, water everywhere, Nor any drop to drink'?

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This line from 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' highlights the irony of being surrounded by water yet unable to drink it, symbolizing despair.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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Who is the author of 'The Red Wheelbarrow'?

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William Carlos Williams is the author of 'The Red Wheelbarrow', a poem known for its simplicity and vivid imagery.

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What are the 'Songs of Innocence' and 'Songs of Experience'?

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These are two collections of poems by William Blake that explore the duality of human experience, innocence and experience.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is a common characteristic of Romantic poetry?

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Romantic poetry often emphasizes emotion, nature, and individualism, contrasting with the rationalism of the Enlightenment.

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What is the structure of a sonnet?

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A sonnet typically consists of 14 lines, usually written in iambic pentameter, and follows specific rhyme schemes.

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CCSS.RL.7.5

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things, suggesting they are alike in some way.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is used to create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses, enhancing the reader's experience.

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