I have a few doubts regarding the following questions. Can you help me, please?

1)Provide a definition of "poetry" including its most important elements.
2)Briefly refer to the description of the mirror as provided by Sylvia Plath in her poem "Mirror"? What does the mirror symbolize?
3) Define the word metre, then refer (I need a symonym) to the most common foot in English poetry.
4) What did Emily Dickinson compare the wind's voice to? How did she feel when the wind left?
5) What message of nature does (also did?) Davies want to convey in his poeme "Leisure"?
6) Give a definition of the following literary and musical devices: metaphor, personification and alliteration.
7)We have lunch at school. So have we. OR So do we. The auxiliary is "have" or "do"? Are both possible? The language subjects Correction: the linguistic subjects.

1. OK

2. OK
3. Needs to be two sentences or joined by a semicolon in front of "then." Use "name" instead of "refer."
3. Put "To" at the beginning of the first question, not at the end.
5. OK, and use the present tense when writing about literature.
6. OK
7. If you're writing a question, then use "Do we..." -- but if you're writing a statement, write "We have..."

Of course! I'd be happy to help you with your questions. Here are the explanations and answers you're looking for:

1) "Poetry" is a form of literary art that uses language to evoke and express intense emotions, feelings, or ideas in a creative and imaginative way. It often includes the use of meter, rhyme, figurative language, and imagery. Poetry can take many forms, such as sonnets, haikus, free verse, and more.

2) In Sylvia Plath's poem "Mirror," the mirror is described as a truthful and unbiased observer. The mirror symbolizes the concept of self-reflection and the harsh reality of aging and losing one's sense of self. It personifies the mirror as a reflective surface that cannot lie or flatter, which forces the speaker to confront their own changing appearance and the passing of time.

3) "Metre" refers to the rhythmic structure or pattern of a poem, specifically the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line. A common synonym for metre is "meter" (the American spelling). The most common foot in English poetry is the "iamb," which consists of one unstressed syllable followed by one stressed syllable. For example, the word "believe" is an iamb with the stress falling on the second syllable.

4) Emily Dickinson compared the wind's voice to a "choir" in her poem. She described the wind as carrying a powerful and captivating sound, similar to the harmony of a choir's voices. When the wind left, Dickinson expressed a sense of loss and loneliness, suggesting that she felt a void or emptiness in its absence.

5) In his poem "Leisure," W.H. Davies conveys the message that in our fast-paced and busy lives, we often overlook the beauty and joy of nature. He criticizes the modern world's obsession with productivity and encourages readers to take the time to appreciate and connect with the simple pleasures of nature, such as watching clouds, listening to birds, or feeling the grass beneath their feet.

6) Here are the definitions of the three literary and musical devices you mentioned:
- "Metaphor" is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things by stating that one is the other. It is a way to describe or explain something by relating it to something else.
- "Personification" is a figure of speech in which human qualities or characteristics are attributed to non-human entities, such as objects, animals, or abstract ideas. It is a way to give life or personality to these entities.
- "Alliteration" is a literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words or stressed syllables within a phrase or sentence. It is often used to create rhythm, emphasize certain words or ideas, or simply add a musical quality to the language.

7) In the case of your statement, the correct form would be "So do we." The auxiliary verb "do" is used to indicate the present tense and agreement with the subject "we." It is the correct form for the statement about having lunch at school. "So have we" is not grammatically incorrect, but it would be used in a different sentence structure or context.

I hope these explanations and answers help clarify your doubts! If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.