Elements of Poetry

What is a haiku?

• A haiku is a type of dance originating from Japan.

• A haiku is a type of sushi roll.

• A haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines.

• A haiku is a type of traditional Japanese clothing.

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Which type of poem consists of 14 lines and follows a specific rhyme scheme?

• sonnet

• free verse

• limerick

• haiku

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What is the main characteristic of a sonnet?

• 14-line poem

• 5-line poem

• 10-line poem

• 20-line poem

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What is the purpose of a ballad?

• To convey political or social messages through music and lyrics.

• To express personal emotions through music and lyrics.

• To provide a platform for improvisation and musical experimentation.

• To tell a story through music and lyrics.

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What is the difference between a free verse and a blank verse?

• Free verse follows a specific meter but does not rhyme, while blank verse does not follow any specific rhyme or meter.

• Free verse and blank verse both follow a specific meter but do not rhyme.

• Free verse and blank verse both do not follow any specific rhyme or meter.

• Free verse does not follow any specific rhyme or meter, while blank verse follows a specific meter but does not rhyme.

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What is the structure of a limerick?

• A limerick has a four-line structure with the rhyme scheme ABAB and a trochaic rhythm.

• A limerick has a six-line structure with the rhyme scheme ABCCBA and a dactylic rhythm.

• A limerick has a three-line structure with the rhyme scheme AAA and an iambic rhythm.

• A limerick has a five-line structure with the rhyme scheme AABBA and an anapestic rhythm.

What is the main theme of an elegy?

• reflection on personal achievements

• mourning or lamentation for the dead

• expression of joy

• celebration of life

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What is the purpose of an ode?

• To provide a detailed analysis of a scientific experiment.

• To describe a person's daily routine.

• To express intense emotions or admiration.

• To entertain readers with a fictional story.

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What is the main characteristic of a narrative poem?

• It describes emotions and feelings.

• It focuses on a single character.

• It tells a story

• It uses rhyme and meter.

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What is the rhyme scheme of a villanelle?

• ABAB ABAB ABAB ABAB ABAB ABABA

• ABBA ABBA ABBA ABBA ABBA ABBA

• ABCB ABCB ABCB ABCB ABCB ABCB

• ABA ABA ABA ABA ABA ABAA

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