Writing a poem about the heat | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

Which of the following words can be associated with heat?

• frost-bitten

• roasting

• sizzling

• drenching

Answer explanation

We can use specific language choices in our poems to indicate the intensity of the heat.

Which of the following are examples of poetic devices?

• personification

• nouns

• alliteration

• verbs

• simile

Answer explanation

Similes usually describe something as similar to something else using the word 'as' or 'like'.

What is the correct syllable structure for a tanka?

• 5-7-5-7-7

• 5-7-5

• 5-6-7-8

Answer explanation

By having a syllable structure, tankas have a natural rhythm when read aloud.

Match each word class to the correct example.

• noun

• ignite, bake

• verb

• inferno, furnace

• adjective

• scorching, boiling

Answer explanation

We can adapt some vocabulary to fit our purpose by changing the word class, e.g., blaze (noun) → blazing (adjective).

Which word best describes the following image?

• downpour

• glacial

• scorching

Answer explanation

Scorching means red-hot or blazing; the kind of heat that will roast a marshmallow.

Which is the most suitable example of the word relentless?

• when the wind and sea are out of control

• like the sun when it beats down on you until you nearly melt

• like the cold air when you stick your face in the freezer

Answer explanation

If something is relentless it is constant or non-stop. Other weather types can also be relentless.