Poetry Pretest

What are the different types of poetry?

• lyrical

• narrative

• epic

• prose

• dramatic

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Can you name three common poetic devices used in poems?

• personification

• rhyme scheme

• hyperbole

• alliteration

• metaphor

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How do you analyze a poem effectively?

• Read the poem multiple times, identify poetic devices, consider structure and form, examine tone and mood, explore themes and symbols, interpret the message.

• Listen to the poem once and make assumptions

• Ignore poetic devices and focus only on the author's biography

• Skip reading the poem and guess the meaning

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Who are some famous poets known for their work?

• William Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, Robert Frost

• James Baldwin, Frank Herbert, James Dashner

• Einstein, Oppenheimer, Curie

• Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Degas

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Explain what a rhyme scheme is and provide an example.

• A rhyme scheme is a type of musical instrument used in poetry.

• A rhyme scheme refers to the color scheme used in a painting.

• A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line in a poem or song. For example, in an ABAB rhyme scheme, the first and third lines rhyme with each other, and the second and fourth lines rhyme with each other.

• A rhyme scheme is a method of solving mathematical equations.

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What is the importance of meter and rhythm in poetry?

• Meter and rhythm in poetry hinder the expression of emotions

• Meter and rhythm in poetry are only important for visual aesthetics

• Meter and rhythm in poetry have no impact on the reader's experience

• Meter and rhythm in poetry are important for establishing flow, musicality, and structure, conveying emotions, enhancing meaning, and engaging the reader.

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Identify the poetic device used in the following line: 'The sun smiled down on the earth.'

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

• Hyperbole

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Which famous poet wrote the poem 'The Road Not Taken'?

• Emily Dickinson

• Robert Frost

• Langston Hughes

• William Wordsworth

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What is the meter of a poem and how does it affect the overall feel of the poem?

• Meter of a poem is the physical length of the poem

• Meter in poetry refers to the color scheme used in the poem

• Meter in poetry refers to the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line. It affects the overall feel of the poem by establishing a rhythm or flow. Different meters can create different moods or tones within a poem.

• Meter in poetry is the author's favorite unit of measurement

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Discuss the significance of imagery in poetry.

• Imagery in poetry enhances the overall impact and depth of the poem by appealing to the reader's senses and emotions.

• Imagery in poetry is only used for decorative purposes.

• Imagery in poetry has no impact on the reader's experience.

• Imagery in poetry is irrelevant and distracting.

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