Poetry and Literary Techniques

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Which term best describes a collection of lines forming a cohesive unit within a poem?

  • Stanza (correct)
  • Verse
  • Couplet
  • Paragraph

What is the primary role of a poet when creating literary works?

  • To narrate stories in prose
  • To analyze existing literature
  • To write poems (correct)
  • To compose plays for the theater

Identify the literary technique illustrated by using words with similar ending sounds, such as 'white,' 'bright,' and 'flight'.

  • Onomatopoeia
  • Rhyming (correct)
  • Alliteration
  • Metaphor

Which concept is exemplified when a writer uses words to describe something other than their literal meaning?

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What distinguishes a poet from other writers?

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Stanza

A group of lines in a poem, like a paragraph in prose.

Poet

Someone who writes poems.

Rhyming

Words that sound alike, often at the end of lines.

Figurative Language

Language that uses figures of speech to create a deeper meaning.

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