Understanding Poetic Devices
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Understanding Poetic Devices
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a metaphor?
A comparison between two unlike things.
A type of rhyme scheme.
A rhythmic structure in poetry.
A stanza of four lines.
Answer explanation
A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things, suggesting they are alike in a significant way. This distinguishes it from other literary devices like rhyme schemes or stanzas.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does personification do?
Gives human traits to non-human things.
Creates a rhythmic structure.
Symbolizes life choices.
Describes the setting.
Answer explanation
Personification gives human traits to non-human things, allowing readers to relate to and understand these objects or concepts better. This technique enhances imagery and emotional connection in literature.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is symbolism?
The use of symbols to represent ideas.
A type of meter in poetry.
A stanza of five lines.
The poet's attitude.
Answer explanation
Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas, making it the correct choice. The other options refer to different literary concepts, such as meter, stanza structure, and tone.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is meter in poetry?
The rhythmic structure of lines.
A type of rhyme scheme.
A comparison between two unlike things.
A stanza of four lines.
Answer explanation
Meter in poetry refers to the rhythmic structure of lines, determining the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables. This is essential for creating the musical quality of a poem, making "The rhythmic structure of lines" the correct choice.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is an iamb?
A metrical foot with an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
A type of rhyme scheme.
A stanza of five lines.
A human trait given to non-human things.
Answer explanation
An iamb is defined as a metrical foot consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable, making the first answer choice correct. The other options describe different literary concepts.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is an anapest?
Two unstressed syllables followed by one stressed syllable.
A type of rhyme scheme.
A stanza of four lines.
A metrical foot with a stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable.
Answer explanation
An anapest is defined as a metrical foot consisting of two unstressed syllables followed by one stressed syllable, making the correct choice the first option. The other options describe different poetic elements.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a stanza?
A grouped set of lines in a poem.
A type of rhyme scheme.
A metrical foot.
A human trait given to non-human things.
Answer explanation
A stanza is defined as a grouped set of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose. The other options refer to different poetic elements, but only the first choice accurately describes what a stanza is.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
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