Lyric poetry

Which of the following best explains the use of the word "Die" in the poem?

• It literally refers to the end of life.

• It symbolizes the end of innocence.

• It represents a transformation or change.

• It is used to create a sense of fear.

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Lyric poetry is;

• poetry that overtly uses the effects of meter, rhyme and form.

• highly musical verse that expresses the observations and feelings of a single speaker.

• story told in verse

• poetry that is open to pattern and is recognized as nonconforming and rhyme-less verse.

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When a line or lines are repeated in a poem or song it is called the

• refrain

• lyric

• tune

• melody

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18. Leslie Silko's poem "Prayer to the Pacific" was written in the 1800s.

• True

• False

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What does the speaker encounter in this poem?

• A black cat

• A talking horse

• A huge dog

• A singing bird

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Which word correctly captures the overall feeling of the poem?

• angry

• regretful

• resentful

• unkind

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Which of these would be considered a poem?

• A paragraph from a novel.

• Song lyrics.

• A conversation between two people.

• Any sentence.

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26 Which statement best describes how the poet uses rhyme in each stanza of the poem?

• F Only the second and fourth lines rhyme.

• G Only the first and third lines rhyme.

• The first and third lines rhyme, and the second and fourth lines rhyme

• J The first and second lines rhyme, and the third and fourth lines rhyme.

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In 'Animal Wisdom', the poet uses imagery to describe the bear and the turtle. How are they similar?

• They both move slowly

• They both like to explore

• They both are mean animals

• They both are mammals

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The phrase "Come, you may stand upon my back and face your distant destiny." (Lines 10, 11) primarily serves to...

• Remind people that they are mortal and will eventually die here on earth, just like the ancient dinosaurs.

• To inspire people to stand up and face their futures with courage and strength, knowing they have a strong foundation beneath them and support. To encourage people to learn from the past wile looking to their futures and prepare to make a difference.

• To tell people to go stand upon rocks, look into the distance, and find inspiration for their futures in nature.

• tell people to join together to make a big difference in the world, and that through team work anything is possible.

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