Types of Poems Test Review

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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The pattern created by placing rhyming words in specific places in a poem.

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What is the rhyme scheme of the poem: 'Freedom, Sweet and wonderful to say, On my heartstrings freedom rings, All day everyday'?

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ABCB

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What is a haiku?

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A 17-syllable traditional Japanese poem; unrhymed; has no title; has three lines containing syllables of 5, 7 & 5; usually about nature.

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What type of poetry expresses the thoughts and feelings of a single speaker?

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Lyric poetry.

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What is the syllable pattern of a haiku?

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5-7-5 syllables.

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Which line does not fit the haiku syllable pattern in the following: 'Snowflakes are our friends, They descend when winter comes, Creating white blankets'?

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Line 3.

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What is a limerick?

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A humorous poem consisting of five lines with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).

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What is a narrative poem?

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A poem that tells a story, often with a plot and characters.

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What is a concrete poem?

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A poem that is shaped like its subject, where the arrangement of words forms a visual image.

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What is a refrain in poetry?

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A repeated line or group of lines in a poem, often at the end of a stanza.