Exploring Poetry: Techniques and Analysis

What is a line break in poetry?

• A pause at the end of a sentence

• The point where a line of poetry ends and a new line begins

• A change in the rhyme scheme

• The repetition of a word or phrase

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

Which of the following best describes imagery in literature?

• The use of vivid and descriptive language to create pictures in the reader's mind

• The repetition of consonant sounds

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• A reference to another work of literature

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Identify the situational irony in the following scenario: A fire station burns down.

• The fire station is located in a dangerous area

• The fire station is supposed to prevent fires, yet it catches fire itself

• The fire station is old and needs repairs

• The fire station is closed for the day

What is an allusion in literature?

• A direct statement of fact

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art

• A detailed description of a character

• A type of metaphor

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

How does repetition affect a poem?

• It makes the poem longer

• It emphasizes a particular idea or theme

• It changes the meaning of the poem

• It confuses the reader

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

What is a stanza in poetry?

• A single line of poetry

• A group of lines forming a unit in a poem

• A type of rhyme scheme

• A metaphor used in a poem

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Identify the line break in the following lines of poetry: "Roses are red, Violets are blue."

• After "Roses"

• After "red,"

• After "Violets"

• After "blue."

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

Which of the following sentences uses imagery?

• The cat sat on the mat.

• The sun set in a blaze of orange and pink, painting the sky with vibrant colors.

• She is as busy as a bee.

• He ran quickly.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is an example of situational irony?

• A pilot with a fear of heights

• A teacher who loves to learn

• A chef who cooks delicious meals

• A librarian who loves books

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the allusion in the following sentence? "He has the Midas touch when it comes to business."

• A reference to a famous businessman

• A reference to King Midas, who turned everything he touched into gold

• A reference to a successful company

• A reference to a popular song