The Art of Poetry

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What does 'plunges' mean?

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It falls or it is thrown in that direction.

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How does the poet build the poem 'Quiet Water'?

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He talks about the water when it is both calm and moving.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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'Capitals cause quite a stir' is an example of alliteration.

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What does the arrow carry in 'The Arrow Song'?

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The arrow carries a song.

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What does 'necessary' mean?

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Needed and you can't do without it.

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What is a poem?

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A poem is a piece of writing that expresses feelings or ideas, often using rhythm and rhyme.

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What is rhyme scheme?

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Rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is a refrain in poetry?

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A refrain is a repeated line or group of lines in a poem, often at the end of a stanza.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language to create pictures in the reader's mind.