1. A _poem_ is a piece of writing that uses imagination and strong feelings. 1

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• Subtopic: Definition of a Poem A poem is a piece of writing that uses imagination and strong feelings. • Subtopic: Expression of Thoughts and Emotions Poetry often expresses thoughts and emotions in creative ways. • Subtopic: Stanza A stanza is a group of lines in a poem. • Subtopic: Literary Devices A simile compares two things using "like" or "as." A metaphor is a direct comparison between two things. Personification gives human qualities to non-human things. • Subtopic: Elements of Poetry Rhythm is the beat or musical pattern in poetry. Figurative language creates images or emotions through comparisons and exaggerations. Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in poetry.