Poetry Terms

What is a verse defined as in poetry?

• A) A paragraph in a story

• B) A single line of poetry

• C) A type of poetic device

• D) A collection of poems

What does the term "rhyme" refer to in poetry?

• A) A type of poem

• B) The repetition of sounds

• C) The length of a poem

• D) A metaphor used in poetry

What is a rhyme scheme?

• A type of poem

• A pattern of rhymes at line ends

• A metaphor used in poetry

• The rhythm of a poem

What is "End Rhyme" in poetry?

• A) A rhyme that appears in the middle of a line

• B) Rhymes that occur at the end of lines

• C) A rhyme that connects two stanzas

• D) A pattern of rhymes that is used throughout a poem

What is internal rhyme?

• Rhymes at the end of lines.

• Rhymes within lines.

• A type of poem.

• A rhyming pattern.

What is a stanza in poetry?

• A single line in a poem.

• A group of lines forming a unit.

• A type of poetic meter.

• A rhyming pattern.

What is the definition of "Meter" in the context of poetry?

• A unit of length.

• A device that measures and records the quantity of a substance.

• A rhythmic structure based on syllabic patterns.

• A pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

What is a refrain in poetry?

• A verse specifically written to be sung

• A poetic device that repeats at regular intervals in different stanzas

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem

What is the function of meter in poetry?

• To provide a historical context

• To serve as a sound pattern for the verses

• To describe the setting of the poem

• To introduce the characters in the poem

What does meter give to poetry?

• A complex narrative structure

• A rhymical and melodious sound

• A visual representation

• A critical analysis