Stanza and Lines
What is the difference between a stanza and a line in a poem?
A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, while a line is a single row of words in a poem.
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How many words was the longest poem ever?
1.8 million
What is the definition of a stanza in poetry?
A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem.
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
Nursery Rhyme: "Pease Porridge Hot":
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True or False -
Poetry has connections to other art forms, such as music, dance, and theater.
True
What do you call a single row of words in a poem?
A single row of words in a poem is called a line.
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
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What figurative language uses like or as in a sentence?
Simile
Can a poem have only one stanza?
Yes, a poem can have only one stanza.
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
The Silent Whispers
The old oak stands so tall and deep,
Beneath its branches, secrets sleep,
A gentle breeze begins to creep,
Across the field, where shadows leap,
And in the stillness, secrets keep.
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What poetic device is used to describe a sound?
Onomatopoeia
How do stanzas contribute to the overall structure of a poem?
Stanzas help organize the poem's ideas and emotions.
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
The moon, a pearl in velvet skies,
Hangs high, a watch, so slow,
A silver, softly glimmering guise,
With silent, gentle flow,
The stars in quiet slumber rise.
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What origin does the word poem come from?
A. Latin
B. Greek
C. Roman
D. Italian
B. Greek