Poetry

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What is poetry?

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A type of literature that contains figurative language, imagery, and mood.

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What is a simile?

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It compares two things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is a metaphor?

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It compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What are syllables?

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Syllables are units of sound in a word, often containing a vowel.

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How do you count syllables in a word?

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Clap for each vowel sound you hear in the word.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery uses descriptive language to create pictures in the reader's mind.

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What is the mood of a poem?

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The feeling or atmosphere that the poem creates for the reader.

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What is rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines.

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What is rhythm in poetry?

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Rhythm is the pattern of sounds and beats in a poem.

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What is a stanza?

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