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Poetry and Literary Techniques

Authored by Tamsynn Storin

English

6th Grade

CCSS covered

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Poetry and Literary Techniques
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using literary techniques in poetry?

To make the poem sound pleasing when read aloud

To confuse the reader with complex language

To hide the meaning of the poem

To make the poem longer

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

The desert was as dry as a bone

The wolves howled at the moon

The dapper lad chatted to the other happy chap

The bacon sizzled in the pan

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of repetition in poetry?

To confuse the reader

To create a visual image

To convey a particular effect

To make the poem longer

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of rhyme scheme?

The pattern of rhyming lines in a poem

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

The arrangement of words to create a beat

The comparison between two things using 'like' or 'as'

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using similes in poetry?

To create a visual image

To convey a particular effect

To compare two things using 'like' or 'as'

To make the poem longer

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of personification?

The comparison between two things using 'like' or 'as'

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

The attribution of human characteristics to non-human things

The arrangement of words to create a beat

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using symbolism in poetry?

To confuse the reader

To create a visual image

To convey a particular effect

To hide the meaning of the poem

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

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