Practice Characteristics (1.2.1.2) - Module 4: Poetry: Form, Feeling & Figurative Language

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Question 1.
What is a haiku?
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Remember the syllable count!
Question 2.
Define enjambment.
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Think about what happens at the end of a line.
3Question 3.
What is a defining feature of a haiku?
- 8-8-8 syllable structure
- 5-7-5 syllable structure
- 7-5-5 syllable structure
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Think about the syllables!
4Question 4.
True or False: Free verse poetry must follow a strict rhyme scheme.
- True
- False
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What do you remember about free verse?
Question 5.
Create a poem that includes at least three different types of figurative language, then explain the purpose of each device in the context of your poem.
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Refer to the examples we discussed and remember to explain their effects.
Question 6.
Analyze a poem of your choice, focusing on its structure. Discuss how the form influences its meaning and emotional effect on the reader.
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Look at the use of line breaks and stanzas!

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