English Arts Language Introduction page

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English Arts Language Introduction page

• Text ContentWelcome and project abstract

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Poetry Terms

• Text ContentIntroduction to Poetry TermsThe
  definition of poetry is a type of literature that
  is written in meter. A "poem" (from the Greek
  poiemalis) a specific work of poetry. A Poetry
  Form is the general organizing principle of a
  literary work.

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Terms Definition

• Alliteration is one of the poet's most
  important sound techniques. It makes particular
  words stand out. It also connects the words to be
  emphasized. ExThen up and spake an old
  sailor,Had sailed to the Spanish Main,"I pray
  thee, put into yonder port,For I fear a
  hurricane."--Henry W. Longfellow, "The Wreck of
  Hesperus"

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Terms Definition

• Imagery to make an imaginary world seem real, an
  author often makes use of words and phrases that
  appeal to the senses. These words and phrases,
  called images. help a reader mentally experience
  what the characters in the literary selection are
  actually experiencing.ExThe apparition of
  these faces in the crowdPetals on a wet, black
  bough. --Ezra Pound, called "In a Station of the
  Metro"

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Exercises
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Play Game

• Content TextYou have completed the practice
  exercise. Would like to play the Poetry Pirates
  Game?

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