Ghazal Poetry and Composition

What is the traditional form of a ghazal poem?

• Free verse with no specific structure

• Haiku with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern

• Series of couplets with a consistent rhyme scheme and refrain at the end of each couplet

• Sonnet with 14 lines and iambic pentameter

How many couplets are typically found in a ghazal poem?

• The number of couplets in a ghazal poem is always 20.

• Ghazal poems do not contain couplets.

• A ghazal poem consists of a single couplet.

• The number of couplets in a ghazal poem can vary from 5 to 15.

What is the rhyme scheme of a ghazal poem?

• AB, BB, CB, DB, etc.

• AA, BB, CC, DD, etc.

• AA, BA, CA, DA, etc.

• AB, BC, CD, DE, etc.

What is the refrain called in a ghazal poem?

• Bridge

• Chorus

• Verse

• Radif

What is the common theme of ghazal poetry?

• Nature

• War

• Love

• Friendship

True or false... All of the couplets in a ghazal need to be the same length.

• True

• False

How does a ghazal poet traditionally sign off at the end of the poem?

• With a pen name or pseudonym (takhallus)

• By performing a dance

• By reciting a sonnet

• With a handshake

What is the significance of 'maqta' in a ghazal poem?

• It serves as a signature sign-off for the poet.

• It signifies the poet's birthplace

• It represents the main theme of the poem

• It is a type of musical instrument used in ghazal poetry

How does a ghazal poet maintain unity of thought in the poem?

• By abruptly changing the tone and mood in every couplet

• By introducing unrelated topics in each stanza

• By focusing on a central theme or emotion, using consistent imagery, and ensuring a coherent flow of ideas.

• By using contradictory imagery throughout the poem

Which language is traditionally associated with ghazal poetry?

• Persian

• English

• French

• Spanish