Review for Poetry Test

Which type of poetry is known for its 14-line structure and specific rhyme scheme?

• Haiku

• Free Verse

• Sonnet

• Epic

What is the defining feature of a haiku?

• Narrative structure

• 14 lines

• 5-7-5 syllable pattern

• Rhyme scheme

Which type of poetry allows for greater flexibility and experimentation in form and expression?

• Ballad

• Free Verse

• Ode

• Limerick

What is a ballad primarily known for?

• Humor

• Formal structure

• Narrative storytelling

• Specific rhyme scheme

Which type of poetry celebrates or pays tribute to a person, object, or idea?

• Haiku

• Epic

• Ode

• Sonnet

What is a characteristic of an epic poem?

• Short length

• Humorous tone

• Narrative of heroic deeds

• Irregular rhyme scheme

Which type of poetry is often set to music and tells stories of adventure or romance?

• Limerick

• Ode

• Ballad

• Free Verse

What is the rhyme scheme of a limerick?

• AABB

• ABCB

• ABAB

• AABBA

Which type of poetry is typically focused on nature and evokes a momentary experience?

• Ode

• Sonnet

• Haiku

• Ballad

What is the basic unit of poetic structure?

• Rhyme

• Line

• Stanza

• Meter