Elements of Poetry Quiz

What is rhyme scheme?

• The use of figurative language in a poem or song.

• The rhythm and meter of a poem or song.

• Pattern of rhymes at the end of each line in a poem or song.

• The arrangement of words in a poem or song.

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Which of the following is a poetic device?

• Metaphor

• Onomatopoeia

• Hyperbole

• Simile

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What is the purpose of poetry analysis?

• To analyze the rhyme scheme and meter of the poem.

• To memorize the poem word for word.

• To understand and interpret the meaning, themes, and techniques used in a poem.

• To determine the historical context of the poem.

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What are the elements of poetry?

• meter, theme, tone, repetition, alliteration, and symbolism

• plot, character, setting, conflict, resolution, and dialogue

• prose, verse, stanza, line, enjambment, and caesura

• rhyme, rhythm, imagery, figurative language, sound devices, and structure

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Which poetic device is used in the line 'The stars danced in the night sky'?

• simile

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• personification

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What is the theme of a poem?

• The theme of a poem is the underlying message or central idea.

• The theme of a poem is the rhyme scheme.

• The theme of a poem is the punctuation used.

• The theme of a poem is the title of the poem.

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What is the purpose of repetition in poetry?

• To confuse the reader and make the poem difficult to understand.

• To add unnecessary words and lengthen the poem.

• To emphasize key ideas or emotions and create a rhythmic and memorable effect.

• To create a monotonous and boring effect.

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Which poetic device is used in the line 'Her eyes are as bright as the sun'?

• personification

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

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What is the tone of a poem?

• Rhyme scheme

• Theme

• Attitude or mood

• Meter

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