Parts of Poems

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What is a stanza in a poem?

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

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What is a line in a poem?

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A line is a single row of words in a poem.

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What is a poem?

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A poem is a collection of words that express emotions or ideas, often using rhythm and imagery.

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Do all poems have to rhyme?

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No, not all poems have to rhyme.

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What is the purpose of a poem?

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The purpose of a poem is to stir the reader's imagination or emotions.

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What is a verse in poetry?

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A verse is another term for a line or a stanza in a poem.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language to create pictures in the reader's mind.

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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 in a poem.

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What is a metaphor in poetry?

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

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What is a simile in poetry?

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