Elements of Poetry

What is a rhyme scheme?

• The number of syllables in a line of poetry

• The pattern of rhyming words or sounds at the end of lines in a poem or song.

• The order in which words appear in a poem

• The use of punctuation in a poem

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• Subject, predicate, or clause

• Metaphor, simile, or personification

• Adjective, verb, or noun

• Pronoun, adverb, or conjunction

What is the purpose of poetry analysis?

• To memorize the poem word for word

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

• To criticize and judge the poet's writing style

• To determine the historical context of the poem

What is the pattern of rhyming words in a poem called?

• rhyme pattern

• rhyme structure

• rhyme form

• rhyme scheme

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• He runs like the wind.

• She is as strong as an ox.

• The sun is shining.

• She is as brave as a lion.

What is an example of alliteration?

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

• Sally sells seashells by the seashore.

• The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

• Mary had a little lamb, its fleece was white as snow.

What is the purpose of using imagery in poetry?

• To create a vivid and sensory experience for the reader.

• To provide historical context

• To make the poem longer

• To confuse the reader

What is the effect of using repetition in a poem?

• Repetition in a poem can create emphasis, reinforce a theme, create a rhythm, and make the poem more memorable.

• Repetition in a poem can make the poem less memorable

• Repetition in a poem can confuse the reader

• Repetition in a poem has no effect on the reader