Elements of Poetry Flashcards
1
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Rhythm
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The rhythm is the beat or flow of the poem
2
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Meter
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The number of syllables in a verse
3
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Rhyme
A
Words that end with same sound
4
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Rhyme scheme
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A pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem or song
5
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Imagery
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The use of words to create pictures, or images, in your mind
6
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Graphic Elements
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The author uses punctuations and capitalization to create an effect
7
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Author’s purpose
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share feelings, tell a story, send a message, be humorous, provide description
8
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Repetition
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When a poem repeats words, phrases, or lines in a poem
9
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Tone
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The atmosphere, or emotion, in the poem created by the poet
10
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Mood
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The way that reader feels as the read to the piece
