Poetic Devices Quiz

What is the definition of rhyme in poetry?

• When words have similar meanings

• When words have opposite meanings

• When words start with the same sound

• When words end with the same sound

What is the purpose of rhyme schemes in poems?

• To make the poem longer

• To hide the meaning

• To structure the poem

• To confuse the reader

What is the basic unit of rhythm in poetry?

• Unstressed syllables

• Poetic feet

• Meter

• Stressed syllables

What is the difference between perfect rhyme and slant rhyme?

• Perfect rhyme has similar meanings, slant rhyme has opposite meanings

• Perfect rhyme has similar sounds, slant rhyme has identical sounds

• Perfect rhyme has identical sounds, slant rhyme has similar sounds

• Perfect rhyme has opposite meanings, slant rhyme has similar meanings

What is the pattern of an iambic meter?

• Stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable

• A stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables

• Unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable

• Two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable

What is the final step in bringing a poem to life?

• Drafting

• Performance

• Inspiration

• Revision