a system of language rules used to form sentences to speech or writing - grammar

word order, or the way in which the elements of language are arranged to create well-formed sentences - syntax
the basic unit of a poem made up of a series of lines - stanza
expressions used for descriptive or rhetorical effect that are not literally true but that express some truth beyond the literal level - figurative language
the particular set of rules guiding the arrangement of words and lines in a poem - poetic form
a regular pattern of unstressed and stressed syllables in a line of poetry - meter
the repetition of the same or similar sounds in a poem - rhyme
a string of words in a poem, not necessarily a full sentence or phrase - line
the pattern of unstressed and stressed syllables in a line of poetry - rhythm
word choice, or the type of language an author uses - diction

the 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 8th are wrong please correct them.

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Here are the corrected definitions for the specified terms:

  1. Syntax: the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

  2. Stanza: a grouped set of lines within a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas, which typically shares a common theme or structure.

  3. Poetic form: the specific organization of a poem, including aspects such as line length, rhyme scheme, meter, and overall structure that dictates how the poem is presented.

  4. Rhythm: the pattern of beats or stresses in spoken or written language, which contributes to the flow and pace of the poem.

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