Poetry Test

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1. What is a metaphor?

• A mythical creature in literature
• A comparison using the words "like" or "as"
• A social media platform
• A strong comparison between two words

1. What is a simile?

• A mythical creature in literature
• A comparison using the words "like" or "as"
• A social media platform
• A strong comparison between two words

2. Why do authors use metaphors and similes?

• To make things confusing
• To help readers stay organized
• To help paint a picture in someone's mind
• To use figurative language

3. Select the sentence that has a metaphor.

• The fireplace was as warm as the sun.
• The tiny puppy's face was adorable as it begged for a marshmallow from my hot cocoa.
• The snowflakes were tiny dancers floating in the air.
• I enjoyed watching the snow pile up outside the window.

3. Select the sentence that has a simile.

• The fireplace was as warm as the sun.
• The tiny puppy's face was adorable as it begged for a marshmallow from my hot cocoa.
• The snowflakes were tiny dancers floating in the air.
• I enjoyed watching the snow pile up outside the window.

4. What is a Cinquain poem?

• A poem that has 5 rhyming words, and each line has 5 syllables
• A poem that has 5 lines, and each line has a certain number of syllables
• A poem that describes winter
• A poem where every line has 5 syllables

4. A Haiku poem __________. (Check all that apply)

• is usually about nature.
• has only 3 lines
• is written with a special pattern of syllables (5-7-5)
• is usually about sneezing.
• has up to 5 lines

5. A syllable__________ (Mark all that apply)

• usually has a vowel in it
• is a type of figurative language
• is a figure of speech
• is a single unbroken sound of a word
• is an important part of Cinquain poems

6. How many syllables are in this line? Nature is amazing!

• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8