POETRY Quiz

What is figurative language in poetry?

• A type of poetry that uses a lot of metaphors and similes.

• A form of poetry that is written in a specific meter or rhyme scheme.

• A style of poetry that focuses on the emotions and experiences of the poet.

• A literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

What is the tone in poetry?

• Metaphor

• Attitude or mood

• Syntax

• Rhyme scheme

What is a stanza in poetry?

• A type of punctuation mark

• A type of rhyme scheme

• A group of lines in a poem

• A type of musical instrument

What is a stanza break in poetry?

• A mistake made by the poet while writing the poem

• A random line break in the middle of a stanza

• A decorative element added to the poem

• A deliberate and intentional pause or separation between two stanzas

Which of the following is an example of figurative language? A) The sun is shining brightly. B) The cat is black. C) The wind whispered through the trees. D) The book is on the table.

• A) The sun is shining brightly.

• C) The wind whispered through the trees.

• B) The cat is black.

• D) The book is on the table.

Which of the following words best describes the tone of the poem "To the Snake" by Denise Levertov?

• Calm

• Joyful

• Bittersweet

• Melancholic

How many lines are usually in a stanza? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) It can vary

• B

• C

• A

• D

What is the purpose of a stanza break in a poem? A) To indicate a change in topic or theme/ To separate stanzas B) To create suspense C) To confuse the reader D) To make the poem longer

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following is an example of a stanza break? A) The cat jumped over the wall. B) The sun set behind the mountains. C) And the night was filled with stars. D) The rain fell softly on the roof.

• B) The sun set behind the mountains.

• None of the above

• A) The cat jumped over the wall.

• C) And the night was filled with stars.

What is the effect of using figurative language in poetry? A) It makes the poem easier to understand B) It adds depth and imagery to the poem C) It confuses the reader D) It makes the poem shorter

• D

• C

• A

• B