Poetry Form and Structure With Elements Quiz

What is the form of a poem made up by?

• The poem's rhythm

• The poem's structure

• The poem's theme

• The poem's rhyming scheme

What does the structure of a poem often contribute to?

• The poem's length

• The poem's language

• The poem's meaning

• The poem's popularity

How many lines does a couplet contain?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 2

Which term describes a stanza of four lines?

• Couple

• Tercet

• Quatrain

• Cinquain

How many lines are there in an octave?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 5

How many lines are in each stanza of the excerpt from "The Poison Tree"?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

What are stanzas in poetry made up of?

• Words

• Sentences

• Lines

• Paragraphs

What is lineation in poetry?

• The repetition of the same consonant sounds at the beginning of words

• The use of symbolic objects to represent ideas or qualities

• The choice to stop a line and start a new one, important for rhythm and meaning

• A comparison between two things, typically for clarification

What is an end-stop in poetry?

• When a line runs over into the next line without a pause

• When a line ends without any punctuation, creating a smooth flow

• When a line ends with punctuation like a comma or period to establish a pause

• When a line contains a metaphorical expression

What does enjambment in poetry do?

• It emphasizes the rhyme scheme of the poem

• It creates tension and increases the pace of the poem

• It introduces a new theme or changes the subject of the poem

• It provides a visual representation of the poem's structure