The Art of Biblical Poetry

What percentage of the Bible is made up of ancient poetry?

• 30%

• 50%

• 40%

• 20%

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of biblical poetry according to the text?

• Free verse

• Repetition

• Meter and rhyme

• Couplets

How do biblical poets structure their poems most basically?

• Haikus

• Sonnets

• Couplets

• Quatrains

What does the second line of a couplet in biblical poetry do?

• Repeats the first line verbatim

• Develops the statement of the first line

• Introduces a new theme

• Ends the poem

What metaphor is used in Psalm 51 to describe forgiveness?

• A bird flying free

• A locked door opening

• Washing

• A cleansing fire

What is a 'refrain' in the context of biblical poetry?

• A musical interlude

• A repeated line throughout the poem

• The concluding couplet

• A type of metaphor

What is an 'inclusio' in biblical poetry?

• Opening and closing the poem with a similar couplet

• A stanza of four lines

• A metaphorical language

• A type of rhyme scheme

According to the text, what is the purpose of repetition in biblical poetry?

• To fill space

• To create elaborate patterns

• To simplify the poem's message

• To adhere to traditional poetry structures

What does the text suggest is the effect of biblical poetry on the reader?

• To invite deep contemplation

• To offer clear instructions

• To entertain

• To provide historical context

What is the primary way biblical poems differ from some traditional poetry, as mentioned in the text?

• Shorter length

• Absence of meter and rhyme

• Lack of a coherent theme

• Use of modern language