Poetry Mastery

What is a limerick?

• A limerick is a form of poetry consisting of five lines, with a specific rhyme scheme and meter.

• A limerick is a type of bird known for its colorful plumage.

• A limerick is a type of sandwich made with liver and pickles.

• A limerick is a type of dance originating from Ireland.

Define haiku.

• Haiku is a type of Japanese dance

• Haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry that consists of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5.

• Haiku is a type of short story with a moral lesson

• Haiku is a type of traditional Japanese clothing

What is a rhyme scheme?

• The rhyme scheme is the rhythm of a poem or song.

• The rhyme scheme is the color scheme used in the imagery of a poem or song.

• The rhyme scheme is the number of syllables in each line of a poem or song.

• The rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem or song.

What is a stanza in poetry?

• A stanza in poetry is a type of dance move.

• A stanza in poetry is a group of lines that form a unit within a poem.

• A stanza in poetry is a type of cooking technique.

• A stanza in poetry is a type of musical instrument.

How many syllables are in a traditional haiku?

• 20

• 5

• 17

• 12

If line 1 and 3 rhyme

and

lines 2 and 4 rhyme.

What is the rhyme scheme?

• AAAA

• ABBA

• ABAB

• AABB

What is the main characteristic of a haiku?

• 10-14-10 syllable pattern

• 3-5-3 syllable pattern

• 7-5-7 syllable pattern

• 5-7-5 syllable pattern

What is the purpose of a limerick?

• To create a humorous or nonsensical poem with a specific rhyming pattern and rhythm.

• To write a serious and somber poem with no specific structure

• To compose a lengthy and detailed narrative with no rhyme or rhythm

• To create a visual artwork with no relation to poetry

Distinguish between structured and unstructured poetry.

• Structured poetry is only written in sonnets, while unstructured poetry can be written in any form

• Structured poetry follows a specific format or pattern, while unstructured poetry has no specific rules or patterns.

• Structured poetry uses rhyme and meter, while unstructured poetry does not

• Structured poetry is always about nature, while unstructured poetry can be about any topic

Which of the following is NOT found in poems?

• rhythm

• lines

• stanzas

• paragraphs