POEM HOME TEST

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What is a poem?

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A poem is a piece of writing that expresses feelings, ideas, or tells a story in a specific form, often using rhythm and rhyme.

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What does 'theme' mean in poetry?

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The theme is the main idea or underlying message of a poem.

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What is the significance of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery uses descriptive language to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind, enhancing the emotional experience.

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What does 'perspective' mean in the context of a poem?

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Perspective refers to the viewpoint or attitude of the speaker in the poem.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things directly, suggesting they are alike in some way.

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What is a simile?

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

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What does 'tone' refer to in poetry?

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Tone is the attitude or emotional quality of the speaker's voice in the poem.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What does 'stanza' mean in poetry?

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

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What is the purpose of rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme adds musicality and rhythm to a poem, making it more enjoyable to read and hear.