Elements of Poetry

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What does alliteration refer to in poetry?

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The repetition of beginning consonant sounds in words.

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What is the definition of meter in poetry?

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A rhythmic pattern in poetry that is usually repeated.

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What is the definition of theme in poetry?

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The message about life that the poem conveys.

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What is the purpose of personification in poetry?

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Giving things that are not human, the personalities or actions of humans.

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What is a simile in poetry?

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A comparison of two different things using like or as.

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What is a metaphor in poetry?

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A direct comparison between two unlike things without using like or as.

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What does imagery mean in poetry?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space.

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What is the rhyme scheme in poetry?

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The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem.

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What is the purpose of a refrain in poetry?

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A repeated line or group of lines in a poem, often used for emphasis.