Poetry Types Quiz

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

• sonnet

• limerick

• haiku

• free verse

Which poetry type originated in Japan and consists of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5?

• Haiku

• Free verse

• Limerick

• Sonnet

Which poetry type is a humorous verse with a specific rhyme scheme of AABBA?

• limerick

• ballad

• haiku

• sonnet

Which poetry type does not follow any specific rhyme scheme or meter?

• Blank verse

• Sonnet

• Haiku

• Free verse

Which poetry type tells a story and often has a refrain or chorus?

• haiku

• ballad

• sonnet

• limerick

How many lines does a sonnet typically have?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

What is the syllable pattern of a haiku?

• 5-6-5

• 7-5-7

• 5-5-5

• 5-7-5

Which poetry type is known for its sing-song rhythm and often has a bouncy or playful tone?

• Free verse

• Sonnet

• Haiku

• Limerick

Which poetry type is often used to express personal thoughts and emotions?

• lyric poetry

• narrative poetry

• dramatic poetry

• epic poetry

Which poetry type is commonly used in songs and often tells a story of love, heroism, or tragedy?

• epic

• ballad

• sonnet

• haiku