Poetry Unit Test Review

An elegy is . . .

• A relatively long formal poem about death or another serious topic

• A 14-line lyric poem with one of several rhyme schemes

• A dignified uplifting lyric written to celebrate a person, place, thing, or event

• A special type of narrative poem which is meant to be sung or recited

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

A sonnet is . . .

• A long narrative poem written in an elevated style and conveys the story of a heroic character

• A special type of narrative poem which is meant to be sung or recited

• A dignified uplifting lyric written to celebrate a person, place, thing, or event

• A 14-line lyric poem with one of several rhyme schemes

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

An epic is . . .

• A dignified uplifting lyric written to celebrate a person, place, thing, or event

• A long narrative poem written in an elevated style and conveys the story of a heroic character

• A special type of narrative poem which is meant to be sung or recited

• A relatively long formal poem about death or another serious topic

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

An ode is . . .

• A dignified uplifting lyric written to celebrate a person, place, thing, or event

• A relatively long formal poem about death or another serious topic

• A 14-line lyric poem with one of several rhyme schemes

• A special type of narrative poem which is meant to be sung or recited

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

A ballad is . . .

• A long narrative poem written in an elevated style and conveys the story of a heroic character

• A relatively long formal poem about death or another serious topic

• A special type of narrative poem which is meant to be sung or recited

• A 14-line lyric poem with one of several rhyme schemes

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following does lyric poetry rely the most on?

• Sound

• Symbols

• Rhythm

• Imagery

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Descriptive language that appeals to one or more of the five senses is

• Symbolism

• Alliteration

• Imagery

• Figurative language

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Using a flower to represent beauty and peace would be an example of

• theme

• personification

• simile

• symbolism

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

"The sun kissed me" would be an example of

• symbolism

• imagery

• personification

• simile

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"The lunch room was like a carnival" would be an example of

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• imagery

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3