Poetry Skills Assessment

What is the definition of a metaphor in poetry?

• A metaphor in poetry is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things by stating that one thing is another.

• A metaphor is a punctuation mark used to separate lines in poetry

• A metaphor is a type of poem that uses rhyming words

• A metaphor is a type of poem that tells a story using animals

Identify the poetic element being used in the line: 'The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas.'

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor in poetry.

• A simile is longer than a metaphor

• In a simile, the comparison is explicit, while in a metaphor, the comparison is implicit.

• A simile is used in prose, while a metaphor is used in poetry

• A simile uses like or as, while a metaphor does not

What is the purpose of using alliteration in a poem?

• To emphasize the theme of the poem

• To simplify the language used in the poem

• To create a musical effect by repeating the same sound at the beginning of multiple words in close proximity.

• To create a sense of suspense for the reader

Analyze the rhyme scheme of the following poem: 'Roses are red, Violets are blue, Sugar is sweet, And so are you.'

• AAAA

• AABB

• ABAB

• ABBA

What is the significance of using personification in poetry?

• Personification has no impact on the reader's understanding of the poem.

• Personification makes the poem less engaging and confusing.

• Personification is only used in poetry for decorative purposes.

• Personification makes the poem more engaging and relatable.

Identify the type of figurative language used in the phrase: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

What is the structure of a haiku poem?

• Two lines with 5-7-5 syllables

• Three lines with 5-7-5 syllables

• Four lines with 5-7-5 syllables

• Three lines with 7-5-5 syllables

Create a metaphor to describe the feeling of happiness.

• Butterfly in a storm

• Ray of sunshine on a cloudy day

• Candle in a tornado

• Whisper in a hurricane

Explain the concept of imagery in poetry and provide an example.

• Imagery in poetry refers to the absence of descriptive language.

• An example of imagery in poetry is 'The dog barked loudly.'

• Imagery in poetry is the use of vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the reader's senses. An example is 'The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.'

• Imagery in poetry is the use of literal language that lacks depth.