Types of Poetry

What is a haiku?

• 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 martial art.

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

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

• haiku

• limerick

• epic

• sonnet

What is the main characteristic of a limerick?

• Meter and syllable count

• Simile and metaphor

• Alliteration and consonance

• Rhyme scheme and rhythm pattern

What type of poetry is known for its repetition of sounds at the beginning of words?

• simile

• metaphor

• alliteration

• rhyme

What is the purpose of an elegy?

• To mourn or lament the death of someone or something

• To criticize and condemn someone or something

• To celebrate the birth of someone or something

• To express joy and happiness

Which type of poetry is often used to express intense emotions?

• lyric poetry

• haiku poetry

• epic poetry

• narrative poetry

What is the structure of a sonnet?

• A sonnet is a 12-line poem with no specific rhyme scheme or meter.

• A sonnet is a 20-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and meter.

• A sonnet is a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and meter.

• A sonnet is a 14-line poem with no specific rhyme scheme or meter.

What is the main theme of a ballad?

• emotional expression through music

• lyrical poem with a moral lesson

• historical account of events

• narrative story or romantic tale

What is the purpose of a free verse poem?

• The purpose of a free verse poem is to adhere strictly to traditional poetic structures and restrict creativity in terms of form, rhythm, and rhyme.

• The purpose of a free verse poem is to tell a story in a straightforward and linear manner.

• The purpose of a free verse poem is to use complex and obscure language to confuse the reader.

• The purpose of a free verse poem is to break away from traditional poetic structures and allow for more freedom and creativity in terms of form, rhythm, and rhyme.

Which type of poetry uses words to create a visual representation of the subject?

• Concrete poetry

• Rhyming poetry

• Narrative poetry

• Haiku poetry