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What is the definition of 'form' in poetry?

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Form refers to how a poem is structured, including its style, rhythm, and whether it tells a story.

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What type of poem uses the letters of a topic word to begin each line?

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An acrostic poem.

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What is the primary medium used in poetry?

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Words.

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What is a limerick?

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A humorous five-line poem with a specific meter and rhyme scheme.

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Provide an example of a limerick.

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"There was an old man from Peru, Who dreamt he was eating his shoe. He awoke in a fright, In the middle of the night, And found it was perfectly true."

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What is a free verse poem?

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A poem that does not follow a specific meter or rhyme scheme.

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is used to create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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What is a sonnet?

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A 14-line poem typically written in iambic pentameter, often with a specific rhyme scheme.

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What is the difference between a haiku and a limerick?

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A haiku is a three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable structure, while a limerick is a five-line poem with a specific meter and rhyme scheme.

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What is a narrative poem?

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A poem that tells a story and includes characters, a plot, and a setting.