Test your Knowledge on Poetry

In the poem, "The New Colossus", what sound effect does the poet use in line 7? 

• Internal Rhyme
• Onomatopoeia
• Alliteration
• Rhyme Scheme

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What is the theme of "The New Colossus"?

• The Statue of Liberty symbolizes the welcoming spirit found in America.
• The Statue of Liberty raises money for new immigrants.
• The Statue of Liberty reminds immigrants of their home countries.
• The Statue of Liberty provides a landmark for incoming ships.

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Why does the poet refer to people as tempest-tost in line 13?

• The immigrants toss unnecessary goods into the stormy sea.
• The immigrants show courage when tempted.
• The immigrants are ill from the long voyage.
• The immigrants travel by ship.

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Which word from the poem is an adjective describing the immigrants?

• mighty
• imprisoned
• huddled
• brazen

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The paragraph after "America" is included to-- 

• provide the purpose of the song
• describe the history of national hymns
• explain the events that led to the writing of the song
• persuade school children to sign the song

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The reader can tell " America" is a lyrical poem because --

• it uses no rhyming pattern
• it uses rhythm without rhyming words
• it uses rhyming words and expresses feelings
• it uses words to tell a story

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Which word best describes the feeling the writer creates in this verse of "America"?

• Sadness
• Thankfulness
• Happiness
• Patriotism

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What is the rhyme scheme of the poem "America"? 

• AABCCCA
• AABBCCA
• AABBAAC
• AABCCCB

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