Poetry Quiz

What does poetry typically use?

• Long, descriptive language

• Concise, musical, emotionally charged language

• Complex, technical jargon

• Simple, straightforward expressions

Poetry is one of the 3 types of literature. Which are the other two?

• Fiction and non-fiction

• Novels and short stories

• Prose and drama

• Essays and biographies

What does poetry often utilize to convey its message?

• Literal and direct statements

• Imagery and other figurative language

• Graphs and charts

• Bullet points and numbered lists

Do all poems rhyme?

• Yes, all poems rhyme.

• No, not all poems rhyme.

• Poems must have a specific structure.

• Poems are always written in verses.

When reading poetry, when should you stop at the end of a line?

• At the end of every line, regardless of punctuation.

• Only when there is punctuation at the end of the line.

• After reading the entire poem.

• Whenever you feel like stopping.

What type of poetry is characterized by musical verse that expresses thoughts or feelings?

• Narrative

• Dramatic

• Lyric

• Epic

Which type of poetry typically tells a story?

• Lyric

• Haiku

• Free verse

• Narrative

What is a dramatic poem?

• A poem that is short and humorous

• A poem that tells a dramatic story

• A poem that does not rhyme

• A poem that is written for two voices

What letter should be put next to the ending word of the first line of a poem to indicate its rhyme scheme?

• B

• C

• A

• D

If a word in a poem does not rhyme with the first line, what letter should be used next to it to indicate the rhyme scheme?

• A

• B

• C

• D