1-Grade 6, Cycle 2, Lesson 1

Multiple Choice

Why is diction important in poetry?

• It determines the rhythm of the poem.

• It influences the mood and imagery created by the poem.

• It decides the length of the poem.

• It sets the rhyme scheme.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes 'figurative language' as used in poetry?

• Expressions that are literally true

• Expressions that express truth beyond the literal level

• A string of words in a poem

• A regular pattern of syllables

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to a string of words in a poem, not necessarily a full sentence or phrase?

• Meter

• Rhyme

• Line

• Form

Multiple Choice

Select all the features that describe 'meter' in poetry.

• A regular pattern of unstressed and stressed syllables

• The repetition of similar sounds

• A string of words in a poem

• A set of rules guiding arrangement of lines

Fill in the Blank

The repetition of the same or similar sounds in a poem is called ___.

Fill in the Blank

The basic unit of a poem, made up of a series of lines, is called a ___.

Multiple Choice

How does the author's diction in the line 'The ancient oak door whispered secrets of the past' contribute to the mood of the scene?

• It creates a sense of mystery and history.

• It makes the scene feel modern and bright.

• It suggests the door is new and unused.

• It focuses on the physical appearance of the door only.