Prose and Poetry Quiz

What is the distinguishing feature of prose?

• Expressive or decorated

• Straight forward

• Easy to understand

• Imaginative

What is the distinguishing feature of poetry?

• Straight forward

• Easy to understand

• Expressive or decorated

• Pragmatic

Which form of writing is used to convey a message or provide information?

• Prose

• Poetry

• Both prose and poetry

• Neither prose nor poetry

In which form of writing can ideas be found in sentences arranged in paragraphs?

• Prose

• Poetry

• Both prose and poetry

• Neither prose nor poetry

Which form of writing can alter words to suit a pattern or rhyme?

• Prose

• Poetry

• Both prose and poetry

• Neither prose nor poetry

What is the term used to describe the rhythmic structure within a poem?

• Meter

• Rhyme

• Scheme

• Line

What is the term used to describe the rhyming pattern within a verse of poetry?

• Meter

• Rhyme

• Scheme

• Line

Which type of poetry tells a story and follows the elements of a story?

• Narrative Poetry

• Lyric Poetry

• Dramatic Poetry

• All of the above

Which type of poetry expresses the speaker's feelings and emotions?

• Narrative Poetry

• Lyric Poetry

• Dramatic Poetry

• All of the above

What is the distinguishing feature of blank verse?

• Has a metrical form but no rhyme

• Has a rhyme but no metrical form

• Has both metrical form and rhyme

• Has neither metrical form nor rhyme