Poetic Structure and Form

What is a free verse poem?

• A poem with a strict and specific rhyme scheme
• A type of poetry that only uses similes and metaphors
• A poem that follows a specific syllable count in each line
• A type of poetry that does not follow any specific structure or rhyme scheme.

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What is an acrostic poem?

• A poem with no specific structure
• A poem that only uses one-syllable words
• A poem that is written in reverse order
• A poem in which the first letter of each line spells out a word, message, or the alphabet.

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What is a narrative poem?

• A type of poem that only uses one word
• A form of poetry that tells a story
• A form of poetry that describes a feeling
• A type of poem that has no structure

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What is an ending rhyme?

• Rhyme in the middle of a line
• Rhyme at the beginning of a line
• Rhyme in a paragraph
• Rhyme at the end of a line

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Does a poem always follow prose?

• Maybe
• No
• Yes
• Only on weekends

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My cat is gray

My cat is fat

My cat is cute

I like my cat

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What is the structure of poem?

• The structure of a poem is always in the form of a sonnet
• The structure of a poem is irrelevant, as long as it conveys emotions
• The structure of a poem is determined by the number of words in each line
• The structure of a poem can vary, but it typically includes elements such as stanzas, rhyme scheme, meter, and line length.

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True or false: Mrs. Pereira's Fantasy Football team made it to the playoffs

• True

• False

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