Poetry R/W L3

True/False

Poets can make poems more interesting by using sound devices purposefully.

• True

• False

Which statement best describes how the poet uses rhyme in each stanza of the poem?

• Only the second and fourth lines rhyme.

• Only the first and third lines rhyme.

• The first and third lines rhyme, and the third and the fourth lines rhyme.

• The first and second lines rhyme, and the third and fourth lines rhyme.

Which of these statements describes an element of the poem? Select TWO correct answers.

• All the lines have the same number of words.

• Each stanza has at least one example of onomatopoeia.

• There is alliteration in the first stanza.

• There is repetition between first and second stanzas.

• The first and third line in each stanza rhyme.

What is an example of alliteration found in the poem?

• The merry bells ring

• While our sports shall be seen

• Among the old folk,

• 'Such, such were the joys.

Based on the answer in Part A, the example of alliteration emphasizes the

• happiness of enjoying a friend's company

• relief of playing indoors

• joy of being able to sing loudly in the forest

• idea of enjoying outdoor activities