Elements of Poetry

Question 1

Structure of poetry

Answer 1

*A poem’s form is its appearance. Poems are divided into lines. Many poems, especially longer ones, may also be divided into groups of lines called stanzas.
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*Stanzas function like paragraphs in a story. Each one contains a single idea or takes the idea one step further.

Question 2

Rhythm

Answer 2

The flow of the beat in a poem ,gives musical feel

Question 3

Meter

Answer 3

Basic rhythmic structure of a verse or lines in a verse, and also gives the poem rhythm

Question 4

Rhyme

Answer 4

Rhymes are words that end with the same sound.(Hot,Cat and Bat rhyme).

Question 5

Rhyme Scheme

Answer 5

A pattern that rhymes usually in a song or poem, also it is always the first line in a paragraph.

Question 6

Imagery

Answer 6

Use of words to create pictures and images in your mind
Appeals to the 5 senses
creates vivid images

Question 7

Graphic Elements

Answer 7

Graphical elements are when the author uses punctuation and capitalization to create an effect this also applies to line length.

Question 8

Author’s Purpose

Answer 8

-share’s different feeling’s
-tell’s a story
-send’s a message
-it is humourous
-provides description

Question 9

Repetition

Answer 9

Repetition occurs when poets repeat words,phrases or lines in a poem.
Creates pattern
increases rhythm
strengthenes feelings

Question 10

Tone

Answer 10

Tone is the atmosphere or emotion. in the poem created by the poet.
Can be happy,angry,silly,sad,excited,fearful or thoughtful.

Question 11

Mood

Answer 11

the way the reader feels as they read the poem.