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Acrostic: An acrostic is a poem in which certain letters of each line combine to spell out a word, name, or phrase when read vertically.


Annotate: To add explanatory notes or comments to a text, providing additional insights or clarifications.


Haiku: A traditional Japanese form of poetry characterized by three lines with syllable counts of 5, 7, and 5, often focused on nature or a moment of insight.


Paraphrase: To restate or rephrase a passage or text in one's own words while retaining the original meaning.


Imagery: Vivid or figurative language that appeals to the senses, creating mental images and enhancing the reader's experience.


Inference: A conclusion or deduction drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than directly stated facts.


Meter: The rhythmic pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry, creating a sense of musicality and structure.


Myth: A traditional story, often involving supernatural beings or events, that explains natural phenomena, customs, or beliefs of a culture.


Rhyme: The correspondence of sound between words, especially at the end of lines in poetry, creating a sense of harmony or musicality.


Syllable: A unit of pronunciation typically containing a vowel sound, often combined with consonants, forming the basic building blocks of words.


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