Types of Poetry

What is an ode?

• A. A short, humorous poem with a twist at the end.

• B. A formal, often ceremonious lyric poem that addresses and often celebrates a person, place, thing, or idea.

• C. A narrative poem that tells a story.

• D. A poem consisting of fourteen lines with a variable rhyme scheme.

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What is the typical tone of an ode?

• A. Melancholic

• B. Praise

• C. Satirical

• D. Mysterious

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What is a Haiku?

• A type of Japanese music

• A Japanese form of poetry with three lines following a 5-7-5 syllable pattern, traditionally focusing on nature

• A Japanese dance

• A Japanese painting style

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What is a narrative poem?

• A poem that describes a scene or a character without telling a story.

• A poem that tells a story, often making use of the voices of a narrator and characters.

• A poem that expresses the personal emotions and thoughts of the poet.

• A poem that is written without any patterns of rhyme or rhythm.

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How is the story in a narrative poem usually written?

• In free verse.

• In short, choppy sentences.

• In metered verse.

• Using a complex, symbolic language.

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What is an acrostic poem?

• A) A poem that rhymes every two lines.

• B) A poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word or message.

• C) A poem that has a hidden meaning in every stanza.

• D) A poem written in iambic pentameter.

What is a ballad?

• A detailed biography written in prose.

• A poem or song narrating a story in short stanzas.

• A long narrative poem about heroic deeds.

• A short lyrical poem intended to be sung.

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How are traditional ballads typically characterized in terms of authorship?

• They are written by well-known poets.

• They are created by anonymous authors.

• They are composed by a group of writers.

• They are attributed to a single famous musician.

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How have traditional ballads been historically passed down through generations?

• Through written manuscripts.

• Through dance performances.

• Orally from one generation to the next.

• Through official historical records.

What role do ballads play in culture?

• They serve as legal documents.

• They are used for religious ceremonies.

• They are part of the folk culture.

• They act as modern pop songs.