Elements of Poetry

Multiple Choice

Identify the example of parallelism from the text provided.

• The teacher said that he was a poor student because he waited until the last minute to study for the exam, completed his lab problems in a careless manner, and his motivation was low.

• The teacher said that he was a poor student because he waited until the last minute to study for the exam, completed his lab problems in a careless manner, and lacked motivation.

• The teacher said that he was a poor student because he studied hard, completed his lab problems, and was motivated.

• The teacher said that he was a poor student because he waited until the last minute to study for the exam.

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of anaphora as described in the image?

• A type of rhyme scheme

• A type of parallel structure

• A type of metaphor

• A type of alliteration

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of anaphora in poetry as described in the text?

• It creates rhythm

• It adds emotional impact

• It emphasizes key ideas

• It makes poetry longer

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between denotation and connotation?

• Denotation refers to the literal meaning of a word, while connotation refers to the feelings a word invokes.

• Denotation is about feelings, while connotation is about literal meanings.

• Denotation is only used in literature, while connotation is used in everyday language.

• Denotation and connotation are the same thing.

Open Ended

Write a sentence describing something using imagery.

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of poetry?

• Poetry is a form of visual art that uses words to create images.

• Poetry is a type of comedy that uses wordplay and puns.

• Poetry is a type of music that uses words instead of instruments.

• Poetry is a form of literary art that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meaning and emotions.

Multiple Select

What are the different types of poems listed in the image?

• Free Verse

• Rhyming

• Ode

• Sonnet

Multiple Choice

When used to refer to a poetic technique, the word catalog refers to - 

• two related lines of poetry that rhyme
• a list of related people, places or events
• a comparison between two unlike things
• a reference to another work of literature

Multiple Select

What do epic poems have in common?

Choose three

• Epic poems tell a story.

• Epic poems are loved by high schoolers, so they are called epic.

• Epic poems have a theme, like courage, love, adventure, etc.

• Epic poems are longer than other types of poetry.

Multiple Choice

What are the characteristics of free verse poetry as described in the image?

• Any number of verses or stanzas

• Should have a strict rhythm

• Focuses on historical topics

• Is always written in rhyme

Multiple Choice

Identify which poetic device is used in the sentence below:

The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plains.

• alliteration

• metaphor

• personification

• assonance

Multiple Choice

This image is an example of...

• Paradox

• Juxtaposition

• Oxymoron

• Situational Irony

Fill in the Blank

What device is being used in the following example?

The author juxtaposes his privileged, First World experience with those of impoverished groups around the world in order to try and discover commonalities between the two.

Open Ended

How did Emily's life influence her poetry?

Multiple Choice

What is a paradox in poetry?

• A statement that seems contradictory but presents a truth

• A type of rhyme

• A literary device that uses exaggeration

• A form of metaphor

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the paradox "You must sometimes be cruel to be kind" as stated by Shakespeare in Hamlet?

• It means kindness is always gentle

• It suggests that sometimes harsh actions can lead to positive outcomes

• It implies that cruelty is better than kindness

• It indicates that kindness should never be questioned

Fill in the Blank

The party slogan "War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery and Ignorance is Strength" is an example of what?

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes how the poet uses rhyme in each stanza of the poem?

• Only the first and third lines rhyme.

• Only the third and forth lines rhyme.

• The first and second lines rhyme, and the third and forth lines rhyme.

• The first and third lines rhyme, and the second and forth lines rhyme.

Multiple Choice

What element of poetry is represented by the letters (aa, ba, etc.) on the attached photo? Hint: There is a pretty big clue below the poet's name.

• Rhyming scheme

• Rhythum

• Stage Directions

• Props

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