Poetry

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What is poetry?

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Writing that uses rhythm, emotions, descriptions, or imagery.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same sound at the beginning of closely placed words.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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Great green grapes.

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Which word does NOT form an alliteration with 'great', 'green', and 'grapes'?

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Round.

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Why do authors use repeated words and phrases?

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To help the reader understand the text, show importance, and create rhythm.

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What is the purpose of using rhythm in poetry?

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To make the poem flow and sound musical.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Descriptive language that creates pictures in the reader's mind.

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What does it mean to create rhythm in poetry?

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Using patterns of sounds and beats to enhance the poem.

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Which word does NOT form an alliteration with 'big', 'blue', and 'bird'?

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Happy.

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What is a rhyme?

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Words that sound the same at the end, like 'cat' and 'hat'.