Poetry Elements

What is the definition of a haiku?

• A haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5.

• A haiku is a type of traditional Japanese clothing

• A haiku is a type of Japanese dance

• A haiku is a type of short story with a moral lesson

Name one type of poetry that focuses on the emotions and experiences of the poet.

• Narrative poetry

• Epic poetry

• Haiku

• Confessional poetry

What is the structure of a limerick?

• A limerick has a structure of five lines with a rhyme scheme of AABBA and specific syllable counts for each line.

• A limerick has a structure of six lines with a rhyme scheme of AABBCC and specific syllable counts for each line.

• A limerick has a structure of seven lines with a rhyme scheme of ABCDEFG and specific syllable counts for each line.

• A limerick has a structure of three lines with a rhyme scheme of AAA and specific syllable counts for each line.

What is the main characteristic of a sonnet?

• Free verse with no specific structure

• A 20-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme

• A 10-line poem with no rhyme scheme

• 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and meter

What type of poetry has a specific pattern of syllables and lines?

• Limerick poetry

• Haiku poetry

• Sonnet poetry

• Free verse poetry

What is the purpose of a ballad?

• To tell a story through song

• To provide scientific information

• To sell a product

• To teach a dance routine

Name one type of poetry that does not follow a specific structure or rhyme scheme.

• Free verse

• Haiku

• Limerick

• Sonnet

What is the main theme of an epic poem?

• Love and romance

• Heroic journey or quest

• Comedy and humor

• Everyday life struggles

What is the difference between a free verse and a blank verse?

• Free verse has a specific rhyme scheme, while blank verse has no specific meter or rhyme.

• Free verse has no specific meter or rhyme scheme, while blank verse has a specific meter (iambic pentameter) but no rhyme.

• Free verse has a specific meter and rhyme scheme, while blank verse has no specific meter or rhyme.

• Free verse has a specific meter (iambic pentameter) but no rhyme, while blank verse has no specific meter or rhyme.

What type of poetry is known for its use of vivid imagery and sensory language?

• narrative poetry

• lyrical poetry

• descriptive poetry

• epic poetry