Elements of Poetry Review

What is an example of figurative language in poetry?

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

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What is the difference between meter and rhythm in poetry?

• Meter refers to the pattern of rhyming words in a line of poetry, while rhythm refers to the overall flow of the poem.

• Meter and rhythm are the same thing in poetry.

• Meter refers to the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry, while rhythm refers to the overall musical quality created by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables throughout a poem.

• Meter is the use of punctuation in a poem, while rhythm is the use of capitalization.

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What is a common poetic device used to create emphasis?

• metaphor

• simile

• rhyme

• repetition

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What are the different types of poetry?

• sonnets, haikus, ballads, odes, and free verse

• paintings, sculptures, photographs, and installations

• novels, short stories, essays, and plays

• limericks, epics, elegies, and nursery rhymes

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What is the difference between a sonnet and a haiku?

• A sonnet is a form of poetry while a haiku is a form of Japanese literature.

• A sonnet is written in iambic pentameter while a haiku has no specific meter.

• A sonnet has 14 lines while a haiku has 3 lines.

• A sonnet is longer and has a different structure and rhyme scheme compared to a haiku.

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What is the purpose of using alliteration in poetry?

• To create a sense of suspense

• To enhance the visual imagery

• To create a musical and rhythmic effect

• To convey complex emotions

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What is the structure of a limerick poem?

• A limerick poem has a specific structure consisting of six lines.

• A limerick poem has a specific structure consisting of five lines.

• A limerick poem has a specific structure consisting of four lines.

• A limerick poem has a specific structure consisting of three lines.

What is the meaning of a metaphor in poetry?

• A metaphor in poetry is a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things by stating that one thing is another thing.

• A metaphor in poetry is a type of stanza structure.

• A metaphor in poetry is a form of punctuation.

• A metaphor in poetry is a type of rhyme scheme.

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What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet?

• ABABABABABABABAB

• CDCDCDCDCDCDCDCD

• EFEFEFEFEFEFEFEF

• ABABCDCDEFEFGG

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What is the significance of repetition in poetry?

• Repetition in poetry creates rhythm, emphasizes key ideas or emotions, and enhances the overall impact and memorability of the poem.

• Repetition in poetry is a sign of laziness and lack of creativity in the poet.

• Repetition in poetry is a stylistic choice that has no significant purpose.

• Repetition in poetry is used to confuse the reader and make the poem difficult to understand.

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