Exploring Different Poetic Forms

What is a sonnet?

• A poem that tells a story

• A lyric poem comprising of 14 rhyming lines of equal length

• A poem without regular rhyme patterns

• A poem written in a shape that reflects its content

Which type of poem is known for not having regular rhyme patterns?

• Blank verse

• Free verse

• Sonnet

• Narrative poem

Identify the type of poem that uses a regular meter but no rhyme.

• Concrete poem

• Lyric

• Blank verse

• Free verse

Which of the following best describes a narrative poem?

• A poem that tells a story

• A poem expressing personal mood or thoughts

• A poem with 14 rhyming lines

• A poem without rhyme patterns

What distinguishes a concrete poem from other types of poems?

• It tells a story

• It is written in a shape that reflects its content

• It has 14 lines

• It uses a regular meter

Which type of poem is most likely to express the personal mood, feeling, or thoughts of a single speaker?

• Narrative poem

• Lyric

• Concrete poem

• Blank verse

If a poem has a regular meter but does not rhyme, what type of poem is it likely to be?

• Free verse

• Blank verse

• Sonnet

• Lyric

A poem that is shaped like a tree to reflect its content is an example of which type of poem?

• Lyric

• Concrete poem

• Narrative poem

• Free verse

Which type of poem would most likely be used to tell a story about a historical event?

• Sonnet

• Narrative poem

• Lyric

• Concrete poem

If a poem is written to express the personal feelings of the poet without a specific rhyme scheme, it is most likely a:

• Free verse

• Sonnet

• Blank verse

• Lyric