NWEA MAP Poetry Quiz

What is a poetic device?

• A type of musical instrument used in poetry

• A form of punctuation used in poetry

• A type of flower often mentioned in poetry

• A technique or tool used by poets to enhance the beauty and meaning of their poetry.

What is rhyme scheme?

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

• The use of figurative language in a poem or song

• The arrangement of words in a poem or song

• The rhythm or meter of a poem or song

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• The tree branches danced in the breeze.

• The wind blew softly.

• The sun smiled down on us.

• The cat is as fast as lightning.

What is the purpose of poetry analysis?

• To determine the historical context of the poem

• To criticize and judge the poet's writing style

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

• To memorize the poem word for word

What is a simile?

• A type of dance

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of fruit

• A type of weather condition

What is a metaphor?

• A type of literary device that uses exaggerated or over-the-top language.

• A type of punctuation mark used to indicate a pause or break in a sentence.

• A type of poem that has a specific rhyme scheme and meter.

• A figure of speech that compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.

What is alliteration?

• A form of poetry that uses a specific rhyme scheme.

• A technique used in painting to create texture and depth.

• A literary device involving the repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

• A type of punctuation used to separate words or phrases.

What is personification?

• Using metaphors or similes to describe non-human things.

• Describing a person's appearance or personality.

• Attributing human qualities to non-human entities or objects.

• Giving human characteristics to animals or plants.

What is onomatopoeia?

• A form of poetry that uses rhyming words

• A figure of speech in which words imitate sounds

• A type of punctuation used to emphasize a point

• A type of language used in scientific research

What is imagery?

• The use of descriptive language to create a dull mental picture or sensory experience.

• The use of abstract language to create a vague mental picture or sensory experience.

• The use of descriptive language to create an auditory experience.

• The use of descriptive language to create a vivid mental picture or sensory experience.