Poetry Vocab 1-7

What is the term for a person who writes poetry?

• Speaker

• Poet

• Narrator

• Author

Which term describes the way a poem is organized?

• Theme

• Structure

• Subject

• Style

What is the main message or lesson of a poem called?

• Subject

• Theme

• Speaker

• Plot

In a poem, who is the voice that speaks to the reader?

• Poet

• Speaker

• Narrator

• Author

Identify the term that refers to the topic of a poem.

• Theme

• Subject

• Structure

• Style

Which of the following best describes a single piece of writing that uses imaginative words to share ideas, emotions, or a story?

• Poem

• Essay

• Novel

• Article

What is the term for a literary work that uses distinctive style and rhythm to express feelings and ideas?

• Prose

• Poetry

• Drama

• Fiction

Why might a poet choose a specific structure for their poem? (Choose the best reason)

• To make it longer

• To enhance the poem's meaning or emotional impact

• To confuse the reader

• To make it rhyme

How can the theme of a poem affect its overall meaning?

• It determines the length of the poem

• It influences the emotions and ideas conveyed to the reader

• It decides the number of stanzas

• It changes the poem's title

If a poem's subject is "nature," what might be a possible theme?

• The beauty and power of nature

• The number of trees in a forest

• The color of the sky

• The size of mountains