Poetry

What distinguishes poetry from prose?

• Use of simple, direct language

• Emphasis on rhythm, rhyme, and artistic elements

• Focus on factual information

• Structured paragraphs

What is meter in poetry?

• A type of metaphor

• The repetition of the initial consonant sound

• The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables

• A way to measure the poem's length

What is iambic pentameter?

• A type of free verse

• A meter with ten syllables per line, alternating stressed and unstressed

• A meter with five syllables per line

• A rhyme scheme used in sonnets

How does repetition enhance a poem?

• By adding extra syllables

• By creating a rhyme scheme

• By emphasizing certain sounds or themes

• By making the poem longer

What is a rhyme scheme?

• A pattern of rhymes at the end of each line

• A way to structure paragraphs

• A type of meter

• A method of repeating words

What is free verse?

• Poetry without a set meter or rhyme scheme

• Poetry that rhymes

• Poetry written in iambic pentameter

• Poetry that tells a story

Why do people write poetry?

• To create puzzles for the reader

• To strictly convey information

• To express feelings and ideas in a unique way

• To follow strict rules of writing

What is a metaphor in poetry?

• A type of rhyme scheme

• A comparison without using 'like' or 'as'

• A description of meter

• A repetition of consonant sounds

How should one read a poem to better understand it?

• Thoroughly and aloud if possible

• Only once

• Quickly and silently

• By focusing on the rhyme scheme only

What poetic tool did Emily Dickinson use to describe snow?

• Metaphor

• Onomatopoeia

• Simile

• Alliteration