Poetry Flashcardizz

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What is Rhyme?

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Rhyme is a poetic device where the ending sounds of words are similar, often used at the end of lines in poems.

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words, often used to create rhythm or mood.

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What does Intonation mean in poetry?

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Intonation refers to the tone or pitch of your voice when reading poetry, which helps convey emotion and meaning.

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What can the first few lines of a poem do?

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The first few lines of a poem can describe the setting, show the conflict, and set the mood.

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What is the structure of poetry?

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Poetry is typically written in lines and stanzas, rather than sentences and paragraphs.

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What is a Simile?

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

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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 is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is Meter in poetry?

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Meter is the rhythmic structure of a poem, determined by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

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What is a Stanza?

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