Poetry Forms and Rhyme Schemes

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a limerick?

• It has 14 lines.

• It has a specific rhyme scheme of AABBA.

• It is written in free verse.

• It consists of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.

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Which poetic form originates from Japan and consists of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5?

• Limerick

• Ode

• Sonnet

• Haiku

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An ode is best described as:

• A humorous poem with five lines.

• A poem that expresses strong emotions about something or someone.

• A poem with no specific structure or rhyme scheme.

• A 17-syllable poem divided into three lines.

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What is the primary characteristic of free verse poetry?

• It follows a strict rhyme scheme.

• It is composed of exactly 14 lines.

• It does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter.

• It must be humorous.

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Which of the following statements is true about a sonnet?

• It is primarily humorous and has five lines.

• It does not have any specific structure or rhyme scheme.

• It is a 14-line poem that follows a specific rhyme scheme.

• It is a three-line poem with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5.

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Identify the rhyme scheme of the following limerick: "There once was a man from Peru, Who dreamed he was eating his shoe, He woke with a fright, In the middle of the night, To find that his dream had come true."

• ABAB

• AABBA

• ABCABC

• ABBA

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Which poetic form is known for its meditative and thoughtful tone, often praising or reflecting on a person, place, thing, or idea?

• Haiku

• Limerick

• Ode

• Free verse

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Free verse poetry is characterized by:

• A strict 5-7-5 syllable count.

• A humorous tone with a specific rhyme scheme.

• The absence of a regular meter, rhyme scheme, or musical structure.

• A 14-line structure with a specific rhyme scheme.

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