Exploring Poetic Forms and Meaning

Which of the following is a characteristic of a haiku poem?

• It has a rhyme scheme of ABAB.

• It consists of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.

• It is written in free verse with no specific structure.

• It is a narrative poem with a plot and characters.

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What is the primary purpose of a limerick in poetry?

• To express deep emotions and feelings.

• To tell a long, epic story.

• To entertain with humor and a specific rhythm.

• To describe a natural scene in detail.

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Identify the poetic form that typically uses unrhymed lines and a specific meter, often iambic pentameter.

• Sonnet

• Free verse

• Blank verse

• Ballad

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Which poetic form is known for its 14 lines and a specific rhyme scheme, often used to explore themes of love?

• Haiku

• Sonnet

• Ode

• Limerick

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What is the effect of using a couplet in poetry?

• It creates a sense of closure or emphasis.

• It introduces a new character or setting.

• It provides a detailed description of a scene.

• It develops a complex plot with multiple twists.

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