Poetry Quiz

What is poetry primarily written in?

• Paragraphs

• Verse

What does poetry emphasize to create a mental image for the reader?

• Logical arguments.

• Rhythmic use of words.

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What is a poem?

• A work of poetry.

• A work of art.

Who is a poet?

• A person who writes books.

• • A person who writes poetry.

What does the term "diction" refer to in literature?

• The style of the writing.

• The words a writer chooses to use.

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Which of the following can be used to help create the mood in a piece of writing?

• Slang or sophisticated words.

• The number of paragraphs.

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What is a dialect in the context of language?

• A formal system of rules for structuring sentences.

• A language or speech common to people in a specific geographic area.

According to the image, what can poets do with words?

• Use them to create particular effects.

• Teach grammar to all people.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

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What does the term "connotation" refer to in the context of word choice?

• The dictionary definition of a word.

• The ideas or feelings a word evokes.

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According to the image, how do the words "animal" and "beast" differ?

• They have different connotations.

• They refer to different entities entirely.

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