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What is a defining feature of shape poems?
What is a defining feature of shape poems?
- They do not use sound devices like rhyme or alliteration
- They have a fixed structure of stanzas and lines
- They are written in the shape of the object being described (correct)
- They are always lengthy and detailed
What distinguishes a ballad from other forms of poetry?
What distinguishes a ballad from other forms of poetry?
- It is always written in a fixed form of stanzas and lines
- It is always short and highly musical
- It does not use any sound devices like rhyme or alliteration
- It has a narrative nature and tells a story (correct)
What is a common characteristic of acrostic poems?
What is a common characteristic of acrostic poems?
- The first, last, or other letters in a line spell out a particular word or phrase (correct)
- They do not make use of poetic license with space, punctuation, and grammar
- They are typically lengthy and descriptive
- They are always written in a lyrical style
What sets lyrical poems apart from other forms of poetry?
What sets lyrical poems apart from other forms of poetry?
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What is a key characteristic of poetry in general?
What is a key characteristic of poetry in general?
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