Poetry vocabulary
Authored by Teri McFadden
English
5th - 7th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between poetry and prose?
poetry is read silently, prose is read aloud
poetry is more concerned with the sound and rhythm of words
prose is longer than poetry
prose contains all facts; poetry deals only with feelings
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.W.5.2D
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a metaphor?
the sky was a brilliant blue
the sky could not have been bluer
a lone cloud floated across the blue sky
the sky was a sea of blue
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is this poem's rhyme scheme?
If we shadows have offended,
Think but this, and all is mended-
That you have but slumbered here
While these visions did appear.
ABAB
ABBA
AABB
ABCD
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are poems sometimes difficult to understand on the first reading?
Poets tend to pack many points into each poem.
Poets often experiment with language and meaning.
You have to figure out the rhythm and meter before you can understand a poem.
Poets often invent new words, which is confusing.
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CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.W.5.2D
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one reason poets use metaphors in their work?
to create interesting rhymes
to inform readers of what everyday objects look like
to show off their writing skills
to encourage readers to think of everyday concepts in new ways
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Reading a poem aloud is most likely to help you:
understand the metaphors
hear its rhythm and rhyme
figure out the main themes and the meaning
identify with the narrator
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.10
CCSS.RI.5.10
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is true about poetry?
Poetry is always written in strict form.
Poets choose words for their meaning and sound.
Unlike prose, poetry is written in straightforward language.
Poets never read their poems aloud.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.5
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