Different Types of Stanza :)

What is a Stanza?

• Paragraphs in story

• A group of lines that act like a paragraph in poem

• A device that makes you smarter

• Used in instruction manuals

Answer explanation

A stanza is a group of lines in a poem that functions similarly to a paragraph in prose, organizing thoughts and ideas. The other options do not accurately describe what a stanza is.

The most common form of a two-line stanza is _____

Answer explanation

The most common form of a two-line stanza is called a couplet. A couplet consists of two lines that often rhyme and have the same meter, making it a fundamental structure in poetry.

What is the rhyme scheme for Tercet?

• ABA

• AAA

• AAB

• All of the above

Answer explanation

A tercet is a three-line stanza that can have various rhyme schemes. The options ABA, AAA, and AAB are all valid for tercets, making 'All of the above' the correct choice.

What is the so called special case for three-line stanzas?

hint: it sounds Japanese

• Mitochondria

• Royal Scheme

• Lester

• Haiku

Answer explanation

The special case for three-line stanzas is called a 'Haiku', which is a traditional form of Japanese poetry. It typically consists of 17 syllables arranged in a 5-7-5 pattern, making it distinct and recognizable.

What type of stanza is this:

The leaves have turned, the air is cold (A)
The days are shorter, shadows fall (B)
Yet in the dark, a story told (A)
The moonlight answers to the call (B)

• Tercet

• Quatrain

• Olace

• Quads

Answer explanation

The stanza consists of four lines with alternating rhyme (A-B-A-B), which is characteristic of a quatrain. Each line contributes to the overall theme, confirming that the correct answer is 'Quatrain'.

What are the two common types of Cinquain?

• African and Amercian

• Rich and Poor

• Tercet and Couplet

• American and Syllabic

Answer explanation

The two common types of Cinquain are American and Syllabic. American Cinquains focus on a specific syllable count, while Syllabic Cinquains adhere to a set number of lines and syllables, making them distinct forms of this poetic structure.

What is the Rhyme Scheme for this Sestet:

The rain falls softly on the ground
The trees stand tall, their leaves still
A gentle hum, a peaceful sound
The world is quiet, calm, and still
I close my eyes and feel the grace
Of nature’s quiet, peaceful face

• ABABCC

• AABBCC

• DBACCD

• BAACDE

Answer explanation

The rhyme scheme is determined by the end sounds of each line. In this sestet, the first and third lines rhyme (ground, sound), and the second and fourth lines rhyme (still, still). The last two lines rhyme (grace, face), resulting in ABABCC.

What do you call a stanza with 7 lines?

• Sestet

• Tercet

• Septet

• Royal Scheme

Answer explanation

A stanza with 7 lines is called a 'Septet'. The other options refer to different line counts: a 'Sestet' has 6 lines, a 'Tercet' has 3 lines, and 'Royal Scheme' refers to a specific rhyme scheme, not a line count.

What is the rhyme scheme in the following Octet:

The sky turns red, the sun sets low
The stars begin to pierce the night
The moon ascends, the winds do blow
The world is bathed in silver light
I take a step, the earth is slow
The night unfolds, the clouds take flight
The darkness falls, but peace follows
In silence deep, the world feels right

• ABABABAB

• AABBABCC

• BABAABAB

• CDECDEAA

Answer explanation

The rhyme scheme is determined by the end sounds of each line. In this octet, the pattern alternates between 'low', 'night', 'blow', 'light', 'slow', 'flight', 'follows', 'right', resulting in an ABABABAB scheme.

What is an example of an 8-line stanza?

• Octet

• Tercet

• Quattro

• Villanelle