1.2.1.2 - Characteristics
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What is a haiku?
💡 Hint: Remember the syllable count!
Define enjambment.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens at the end of a line.
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What is a defining feature of a haiku?
💡 Hint: Think about the syllables!
True or False: Free verse poetry must follow a strict rhyme scheme.
💡 Hint: What do you remember about free verse?
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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.
💡 Hint: Refer to the examples we discussed and remember to explain their effects.
Analyze a poem of your choice, focusing on its structure. Discuss how the form influences its meaning and emotional effect on the reader.
💡 Hint: Look at the use of line breaks and stanzas!
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