Poetry Skills Quiz

The poet uses the imagery in stanza 3 to help the reader visualize-

• how cowboys juggle their responsibilities

• the wind is powerful and untamed

• how the light fills the sky

• the dangers of riding a horse in the wind

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In line 5 the use of the word "Howling" is meant to emphasize--

• What the wind looks like

• What the wind sounds like

• What the waves look like

• What the wind feels like

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In lines 1-2, the poet uses figurative language to emphasize that the speaker -

• Enjoys being at the fair

• Is excited to test the yummy treat

• May want the blue kind next time

• Enjoys eating all kinds of pink desserts

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Read lines 13 and 14 from the poem.

-leaving chunks of trees that we made into pirate ships-

What do these lines suggest about the speaker’s experience at the river?

• The river creates problems that the speaker wants to avoid.

• The river gives the speaker a chance to travel to new places.

• The river provides a way for the speaker to be creative.

• The river can be a confusing place for the speaker.

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What is the effect of using a simile in a poem?

• It creates a direct comparison without using "like" or "as."

• It makes the text more difficult to understand.

• It allows the poet to make a comparison using "like" or "as," enhancing imagery.

• It introduces a character in the poem.

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Which of the following best describes the theme of a poem?

• The main subject that is being discussed.

• The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line.

• The underlying message or insight the poem conveys.

• The person the poem is about.

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How does imagery contribute to a poem's overall effect?

• By providing a logical argument for the poem's theme.

• By appealing to the reader's senses to create vivid pictures in their mind.

• By making the poem longer and more detailed.

• By explaining the poet's intentions directly to the reader.

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What is the purpose of using a metaphor in poetry?

• To directly state the poet's thoughts and feelings.

• To compare two unlike things without using "like" or "as."

• To give the poem a regular rhythm.

• To describe the setting of the poem in detail.

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Which of the following best defines the tone of a poem?

• The poet's attitude towards the subject matter of the poem.

• The speed at which the poem is meant to be read.

• The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in the poem.

• The physical setting where the poem takes place.

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What does the mood of a poem refer to?

• The emotions the poet wants to evoke in the reader.

• The overall structure of the poem.

• The biography of the poet.

• The historical context of the poem.

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