Poetry Test

What is prose?

• A form of written language that follows a random grammatical structure.

• A type of poetry that rhymes.

• A form of written language that follows the standard grammatical structure, writing conventions, and format.

• A style of writing that does not use punctuation or capital letters.

What is poetry comprised of?

• A collection of random words

• An arrangement of words that expresses ideas, experiences, or emotions

• A series of paragraphs

• A list of facts

In what manner is poetry usually written?

• In a lengthy and elaborate manner

• In a concentrated, imaginative, creative, and powerful way

• In a simple and minimalistic style

• In a disorganized and chaotic format

What is a syllable?

• A unit of spoken or written language that contains two vowel sounds.

• A unit of spoken or written language that contains one vowel sound.

• A unit of spoken or written language that contains no vowel sounds.

• A unit of spoken or written language that contains three vowel sounds.

How many syllables are in the word "banana"?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many syllables are in the word "story"?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many syllables are in the name "Kaitlin"?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many syllables are in the word "Losito"?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What does an accent or stress in a word pertain to?

• The origin of the word

• The spelling of the word

• How we pronounce a word

• The length of the word

How are accented syllables typically pronounced?

• Softer and lower

• Louder, higher, and more forcefully

• Quicker and more quietly

• Slower and with less emphasis