Poetry Terms

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What is repetition in poetry?

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Using the same word, line, phrase, or stanza two or more times in a poem.

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What is a stanza?

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A group of lines that give the poem its form.

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Who is the speaker in a poem?

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The voice behind the poem.

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What is rhythm in poetry?

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The sound and feel created by the pattern of accented and unaccented syllables.

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What does structure refer to in a poem?

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The arrangement of words or lines on the page to produce a desired effect.

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What is a rhyme?

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The repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often at the end of lines.

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What is a theme in poetry?

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The central idea or message that the poem conveys.

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What is free verse?

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A type of poetry that does not have a regular meter or rhyme scheme.

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What is a shape poem?

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A poem that is written in the shape of its subject.

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What is mood in poetry?

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The emotional feeling or atmosphere that a poem creates.