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| Question | Answer |
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| poem | Literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm; verse. |
| speaker | The narrative voice in a poem; the "I" or persona who is speaking to the reader. (Note: The speaker is not necessarily the author.) |
| stanza | A group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem; a verse. |
| figurative language | Language that uses figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful; goes beyond the literal meaning of words. |
| literal language | Language that means exactly what it says; straightforward and without exaggeration or embellishment. |
| sensory language | Language that appeals to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch), creating vivid imagery for the reader. |
| metaphor | A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as." (A is B) |
| simile | A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words "like" or "as." (A is like B) |
| personification | A figure of speech where human qualities or actions are attributed |
| alliteration | The repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. |
| repetition | The recurring use of a word, phrase, line, or stanza for emphasis or rhythm. |
| rhyme scheme | The pattern of rhymes at the end of the lines of a poem or song, usually referred to by letters (e.g., ABAB, AABB). |
| gale | very strong wind |
| abash | To make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or disconcerte |
| barren | Of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation; unproductive or empty. |
| extremity | The furthest point or limit of something; a state of extreme necessity or danger. |