QUIZ 2 - Poetry

Which of the following is a main feature of poetry?

• Conveying aesthetic and emotional appeal

• Avoiding any use of imagery

• Using as many words as possible

• Rhyming at the beginning of each line

Which type of stanza consists of four lines?

• Couplet

• Quintet

• Triplet

• Quatrain

What is the function of rhyme in poetry?

• To make the poem longer

• To hide the meaning of the poem

• To create a musical effect

• To confuse the reader

Which figure of speech involves giving human attributes to a concept?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What is the purpose of figurative language in poetry?

• To provide a dictionary definition

• To confuse the reader

• To make the poem longer

• To convey a more complex meaning

Is the sentence 'Racial discrimination is a pervasive problem in most countries around the world' literal or figurative?

• Symbolic

• Metaphorical

• Figurative

• Literal

Which form of poetry is intended to evoke and highlight the emotions and feelings of the writer?

• Dramatic Poetry

• Lyric Poetry

• Cinquain

• Narrative Poetry

What is the structure of an epitaph?

• A short saying

• A series of questions

• A long narrative

• A list of ingredients

What is the main purpose of an acrostic poem?

• To analyze scientific data

• To list ingredients for a recipe

• To express personal thoughts

• To describe a historical event

What does the persona say about poetry in the poem by Jose Garcia Villa?

• It is graceful

• It is purposeful

• It is meaningless

• It is full of thoughts