What is the definition of "rhyme" in poetry?

d) The repetition of identical or similar sounds at the end of words

a) The use of figurative language to create vivid imagery

b) The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

c) The use of words with similar meanings

What does "caesura" refer to in poetry?

b) A break or pause within a line of poetry, often marked by punctuation

a) A type of rhyme where words sound similar but do not rhyme exactly

c) The use of symbols to represent abstract concepts

d) The use of allusions to famous literary works

In poetry, what does "symbolism" involve?

b) The use of a single, specific image to represent a broader idea or concept

a) The use of rhyming words to create a musical quality in a poem

c) The use of parallel structures for emphasis

d) The use of humor and irony to convey a deeper meaning

What is a "stanza" in poetry?

c) A group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose

a) A type of meter used in sonnets

d) A poem with five lines and a specific rhyme scheme

What does an "allusion" refer to in poetry?

a) A reference to a well-known person, place, or work of literature

b) A type of rhyme used in limericks

c) The emotional atmosphere created by a poem

d) A type of metaphor used to describe nature

What is an "elegy" in poetry?

c) A mournful or reflective poem, often written to commemorate the dead

a) A type of rhyme scheme used in ballads

d) A form of Japanese poetry with a 5-7-5 syllable structure

Poetry Quiz - Time, O Captain & The Hill We Climb

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English

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10th Grade

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CCSS

RL.9-10.10, RI. 9-10.9, RI.11-12.7

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Amanda Gimber

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

In "Time" by Pink Floyd, what is the central theme of the lyrics?

a) Love and happiness

b) The inevitability of aging and the passage of time

c) The power of music

d) The importance of material possessions

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

In "O Captain! My Captain!", who or what does the "Captain" symbolize?

a) A beloved teacher

b) Abraham Lincoln

c) A family member

d) A ship's captain

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What is the central theme of the poem "O Captain! My Captain!"?

A) Celebration of nature

B) Mourning the death of a captain

C) A sailor's life at sea

D) A love story

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Who wrote "O'Captain! My Captain!"?

Walt Disney

Walter White

Walt Whitman

Abe Lincoln

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CCSS.RL.11-12.11

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which term can be associated with "O Captain! My Captain!" as it serves as an extended metaphor for the nation's mourning after a great leader's death?

a) Allusion

b) Symbolism

c) Elegy

d) Stanza

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

In "The Hill We Climb" by Amanda Gorman, what does the "hill" symbolize?

a) An actual mountain

b) Racial inequality

c) A political challenge

d) A metaphor for societal issues to overcome

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

In "The Hill We Climb," what term can be associated with Amanda Gorman's reference to "a sea that has always seemed/ too shallow to support someone"?

a) Allusion

b) Symbolism

c) Stanza

d) Elegy

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Poetry Quiz - Time, O Captain & The Hill We Climb

15 questions

In "Time" by Pink Floyd, what is the central theme of the lyrics?

In "O Captain! My Captain!", who or what does the "Captain" symbolize?

What is the central theme of the poem "O Captain! My Captain!"?

Who wrote "O'Captain! My Captain!"?

Which term can be associated with "O Captain! My Captain!" as it serves as an extended metaphor for the nation's mourning after a great leader's death?

In "The Hill We Climb" by Amanda Gorman, what does the "hill" symbolize?

In "The Hill We Climb," what term can be associated with Amanda Gorman's reference to "a sea that has always seemed/ too shallow to support someone"?

In which poem is the phrase "Exult, O shores, and ring, O bells!" used as an expression of joy and triumph?

What is the primary theme of "The Hill We Climb" by Amanda Gorman?

What is the definition of "rhyme" in poetry?

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