Poetry/Sensory Language

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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'. For example, 'as hungry as a bear'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. Examples include 'buzz', 'clang', and 'kachow'.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers'.

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Do all poems have to rhyme?

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No, not all poems have to rhyme. Some poems are written in free verse and do not follow a rhyming pattern.

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What is sensory language?

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Sensory language uses descriptive words that appeal to the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

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Which words describe sound?

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Words that describe sound include 'loud', 'quiet', 'whisper', and 'bang'.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in poetry?

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Figurative language enhances the meaning and emotional impact of poetry by creating vivid images and connections.

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Can a poem have more than one stanza?

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Yes, a poem can have multiple stanzas, which are groups of lines that form a unit.

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem, often described using letters (e.g., ABAB).