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6th Grade Reading
Poetry Unit
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Words that have the same ending sounds. | Rhyme |
| Using the same words or phrases over and over. | Repetition |
| The "beat" or regular pattern of sounds. | Rhythm |
| The "paragraph" in a poem, follow a pattern. | Stanza |
| Break between lines, makes reader pause. | Line Break |
| Figurative language, meanings are not literal. | Literary Devices |
| "5 senses" language that helps readers imagine. | Imagery |
| The message that you can apply to your own life. | Theme |
| Example: I watched as the butterfly Fluttered up to the sky. | Rhyme |
| Example: One, two, buckle my shoe. Three, four, shut the door. | Rhythm |
| Example: Snowflakes swirled and twirled. Swirled and twirled in the storm. | Repetition |
| Example: In the distance, / The mountains / | Line Break |
| Example: Loud, soft, spicy, sparkling, fishy | Imagery |
| Example: Hard work pays off. | Theme |
| The author's attitude. | Tone |
| When reading a poem, how long should one pause after a comma? | Half a Pause. |
| When reading a poem, how long should one pause after a period? | A full Pause. |
| Definition: A quick break in your breath. (Under a half a second.) | Half a Pause |
| Definition: A longer break lasting 1-2 seconds. | A Full Pause |
| Poetry that Tells a Story | Narrative Poem |
| Poetry which expresses thoughts and feelings. | Lyric Poem |
| Poems which are shaped to look like their subjects | Concrete Poem |
| Poetry is...? | Saying the most in the fewest words possible. |
| Poetry reflects...? | All aspects of human life and experience. |
| Poetry captures...? | Emotions, stories, and moments. |
| Poetry represents...? | Complex ideas through concise language. |
| What is Paraphrasing in Poetry? | Restates in your own words after you read a line, passage, or the entire poem. |