Exploring Types of Poems

What is a lyric poem primarily known for?

• Telling a story

• Expressing the poet's thoughts and feelings

• Describing a historical event

• Providing a detailed description of nature

Which of the following is a subtype of a lyric poem?

• Ballad

• Epic

• Ode

• Haiku

How many lines does a sonnet typically have?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

What is the first 8 lines of a sonnet called?

• Sestet

• Octave

• Quatrain

• Couplet

What type of poem is a ballad?

• Lyric poem

• Narrative poem

• Free verse poem

• Haiku

Which type of poem is typically meant to be sung or recited?

• Ode

• Sonnet

• Ballad

• Epic

What is a long narrative poem that tells the story of a heroic figure called?

• Ode

• Sonnet

• Ballad

• Epic

What is a stanza in poetry?

• A single line of a poem

• A group of lines forming a unit in a poem

• A repeated word or phrase

• A type of rhyme scheme

What is a refrain in poetry?

• A type of stanza

• A line or lines repeated regularly in a poem or song

• The last line of a poem

• A type of rhyme scheme

What is free verse in poetry?

• Poetry with a strict rhyme scheme

• Poetry with no regular meter or rhyme scheme

• Poetry that tells a story

• Poetry that is always sung