Exploring Sound and Voice in Poetry

Which of the following lines from a poem uses alliteration?

• The sun was shining brightly in the sky.

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• The river flowed gently.

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Identify the simile in the following lines of poetry: "The night was as dark as coal, and the stars were like diamonds."

• The night was as dark as coal.

• The stars were like diamonds.

• The night was dark.

• The stars were bright.

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In the poem, who is the speaker likely to be? "The old man sat by the sea, remembering his youth."

• The poet

• The old man

• The sea

• A young boy

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Which of the following lines from a poem uses onomatopoeia?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The bees buzzed in the garden.

• The flowers bloomed in spring.

• The sun set in the west.

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What is the metaphor in the following line? "Time is a thief that steals our moments."

• Time is a thief.

• Steals our moments.

• Time is precious.

• Moments are stolen.

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Which line from a poem best illustrates personification?

• The stars twinkled in the night sky.

• The wind howled angrily through the trees.

• The river was wide and deep.

• The sun rose in the east.

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Identify the hyperbole in the following lines: "I've told you a million times to clean your room!"

• I've told you a million times.

• To clean your room.

• A million times.

• Your room is messy.

Which of the following lines from a poem uses rhyme?

• The cat sat on the mat.

• The dog barked loudly.

• The bird flew away.

• The fish swam in the pond.

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In the poem, who is the poet likely addressing? "Dear friend, I miss you every day."

• A stranger

• A friend

• A family member

• A pet

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Which of the following lines from a poem uses imagery?

• The roses were red and fragrant.

• The clock ticked loudly.

• The car drove fast.

• The book was interesting.

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