Poetry Quiz

Which of the following is the best definition of hyperbole in poetry?

• The repetition of sounds at the beginning of words

• The use of exaggerated language for emphasis or effect

• The pattern of rhyming words at the end of lines

• The use of words that imitate sounds

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

What is the purpose of repetition in poetry?

• To create vivid imagery and sensory details

• To convey a clear theme or message

• To establish a strong rhythmic pattern

• To organize the poem into stanzas

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

Rhyme in poetry refers to:

• The use of words that imitate sounds

• The repetition of sounds at the beginning of words

• The pattern of rhyming words at the end of lines

• The use of exaggerated language for emphasis or effect

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

Why is rhythm important in poetry?

• It creates vivid imagery and sensory details

• It conveys a clear theme or message

• It establishes a pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables

• It organizes the poem into stanzas

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

What is alliteration in poetry?

• The repetition of sounds at the beginning of words

• The use of words that imitate sounds

• The pattern of rhyming words at the end of lines

• The use of exaggerated language for emphasis or effect

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

The purpose of onomatopoeia in poetry is to:

• Create vivid imagery and sensory details

• Convey a clear theme or message

• Establish a strong rhythmic pattern

• Use words that imitate sounds

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is a stanza in poetry?

• The repetition of sounds at the beginning of words

• The use of exaggerated language for emphasis or effect

• The pattern of rhyming words at the end of lines

• A group of lines that form a unit in a poem

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

To create vivid imagery and sensory details

• To create vivid imagery and sensory details

• To convey a clear message or moral lesson

• To establish a pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables

• To organize the poem into stanzas

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

Figurative language in poetry refers to:

• The repetition of sounds at the beginning of words

• The use of words that imitate sounds

• The pattern of rhyming words at the end of lines

• The use of language that goes beyond the literal meaning

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

How do imagery and sensory details contribute to poetry?

• They create a strong rhythmic pattern

• They establish a clear theme or message

• They use words that imitate sounds

• They evoke vivid mental images and engage the reader's senses

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4