Exploring Poetic Forms Quiz

What is the rhyming scheme of a limerick?

• ABBCA

• AABBA

• ABABA

• ABCAB

How many lines does a limerick have?

• Six

• Five

• Four

• Three

Which line in a limerick often ends with a funny twist?

• First

• Last

• Second

• Third

What is typically the focus of a Haiku?

• People

• Cities

• Technology

• Nature

How many syllables does the second line of a Haiku have?

• Six

• Five

• Seven

• Eight

What is not a typical focus of a Haiku?

• Urban life

• Seasons

• Weather

• Animals

What does the first letter of each line in an acrostic poem spell out in the provided example?

• LOVE

• COLD

• SUNNY

• ICE CREAM

Which poetic device is commonly used in acrostic poems?

• Personification

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

In acrostic poems, where can the hidden message be found?

• Start of each line

• Middle of each line

• End of each line

• Anywhere in the line

What type of riddle involves a play on words?

• Puzzle

• Mystery

• Conundrum

• Enigma