Poetry Quiz

What is 'assonance'?

• Repetition of consonant sounds

• Repetition of vowel sounds within words

• The rhyme pattern of a poem

• A direct comparison of two things

What is the purpose of 'onomatopoeia'?

• To create a sound effect mimicking the thing described

• To describe an image

• To compare two things using 'like' or 'as'

• To repeat consonant sounds

Which of the following best describes a 'sonnet'?

• A poem with 14 lines and a strict pattern of rhyme

• A poem about death and sorrow

• A five-line poem with a humorous theme

• A short poem that does not follow any rhyme scheme

An 'elegy' is a type of poem that expresses:

• Praise for someone or something

• Grief or death

• Humor and light-heartedness

• Adventure or heroism

An 'ode' is a poem that typically expresses:

• Dignity and praise for someone or something

• Humorous anecdotes

• A story about a hero

• An individual's personal feelings

Which of the following best defines a 'dramatic monologue'?

• A poem about nature

• A speech of a single character addressed to a silent listener

• A song meant to be performed

• A long, narrative poem

What is a 'soliloquy'?

• A poem with no rhyme scheme

• A monologue addressed to oneself, expressing inner thoughts

• A formal speech given during a ceremony

• A poem describing nature

Which of the following is an example of an 'oration'?

• A humorous poem

• A formal speech given on a ceremonial occasion

• A poem with alternating rhyme schemes

• A short, lyrical poem

What is a 'ballad'?

• A type of poem that tells a story and was traditionally set to music

• A long, epic poem about a hero

• A humorous five-line poem

• A poem written to express love

An 'epic' is a type of poem that usually focuses on:

• Love and relationships

• A long narrative about an adventure or a hero

• Nature and its beauty

• Death and loss