Week 22-23 Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meter in a verse of poetry?

• The rhythm of a poem

• The sequence of stressed and unstressed syllables

• The juxtaposition of dissimilar elements

• The arrangement of sounds

What does a stanza represent in a poem?

• A comparison of two different things using 'like' or 'as'

• A distinct section of lines in a poem

• A concise summary of the main points

• A literary tool that uses detailed description

What is the definition of imagery in literature?

• A serious or urgent request to the public

• A literary device that uses vivid description

• A hole or empty space inside

• A pleasant and distinctive smell

What does 'secured' mean?

• Showing eagerness or interest in something

• Having a void or empty space within

• Fixing or fastening something tightly to prevent it from moving or being lost

• Making a serious or urgent request

What does the phrase 'Head in the Clouds' signify?

• Having a strong and pleasant fragrance

• Being disconnected from reality

• Soaking something in a liquid

• Equating two dissimilar things by stating one is the other

In literature, what is the role of a metaphor?

• It is a way of stating that one thing is another for the purpose of comparison

• It is a technique for repeating sounds

• It is the beat or rhythm of a poem

• It is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'

What does the term 'aromatic' mean?

• The repetition of syllables

• The beat or the flow of a poem

• Comparing two unlike things by saying one is the other

• Having a pleasant and distinctive smell

What is the definition of 'douse'?

• The repetition of syllables

• Comparing two unlike things by saying one is the other

• Pour a liquid over; drench

• The beat or the flow of a poem

What is the meaning of 'curious'?

• Having a strong desire for success or achievement

• Expressing or revealing thoughtfulness

• Having or showing an interest in learning things; inquisitive

• Having a tendency to mix with and influence others

What is the definition of 'summary'?

• The beat or the flow of a poem

• Pour a liquid over; drench

• A brief statement or restatement of main points

• The repetition of syllables