Poetry Terms Quiz

What is a metaphor?

• A type of plant

• A type of rock

• A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.

• A type of insect

What is alliteration?

• A literary device where a series of words in a sentence have the same first consonant sound.

• A type of musical instrument

• A form of dance

• A type of painting technique

What is personification?

• A method of cooking food using high heat

• A type of dance performed by individuals

• A form of meditation practiced by monks

• A figure of speech in which human qualities or characteristics are attributed to non-human entities or objects.

Which poetry term is used in the following line: 'Her eyes were shining stars'?

• simile

• hyperbole

• personification

• metaphor

Which poetry term is used in the following line: 'The wind whispered through the trees'?

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

Which poetry term is used in the following line: 'The mountain stood tall and proud'?

• personification

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

Which poetry term is used in the following line: 'I've told you a million times'?

• simile

• personification

• metaphor

• hyperbole

What is the purpose of using metaphors in poetry?

• To create vivid imagery and convey complex ideas

• To provide a literal interpretation of the poem

• To make the poem sound more musical and rhythmic

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

What is the purpose of using hyperbole in poetry?

• To create a calm and peaceful atmosphere

• To confuse and mislead the reader

• To create emphasis and evoke strong emotions.

• To provide factual information