Poetry Unit: Day 1

​Poetry Unit


Day 1

Let's review!

​Poetry Elements or Traits

Multiple Choice

How many lines are in the poem "Humanity"?

• 4 lines

• 12 lines

• 16 lines

Multiple Choice

How many stanzas are in the poem "Humanity"?

• 4 stanzas

• 12 stanzas

• 16 stanzas

Multiple Choice

Is there repetition in the poem "Humanity"?

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

Is there rhyming in the poem "Humanity"?

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

What is the rhyming scheme in the poem "Humanity" for stanza 1?

• ABAB

• ABCB

• ABCA

• AACC

• ABBA

Multiple Choice

What is the rhyming scheme in the poem "Humanity" for stanza 2?

• ABAB

• ABCB

• ABCA

• AACC

• ABBA

Multiple Choice

What is the rhyming scheme in the poem "Humanity" for stanza 3?

• ABAB

• ABCB

• ABCA

• AACC

• ABBA

Multiple Choice

What is the rhyming scheme in the poem "Humanity" for stanza 4?

• ABAB

• ABCB

• ABCA

• AACC

• ABBA

Multiple Choice

What is the central message or theme of the poem "Humanity"?

• Being smart is better than being brave.

• Don't judge a book by it's cover.

• I should be grateful for whatever help I get in life.

• Be happy in life.

No figurative language in this poem...

But we can still practice!

Multiple Choice

What does this simile mean: "I ran like the wind!" ?

• I ran really fast.

• It was really windy outside.

• I ran really slow.

• The wind is running.

Multiple Choice

What does this metaphor mean: "You light up my life!" ?

• You hold my flashlight for life.

• You make my life calm.

• The light is my life.

• You bring my life happiness.