Concrete Poems

What are the rules for a Concrete poem?

• Must rhyme

• Must be 8-10 lines long

• Never include a confusing picture

• None

What is the definition of "Concrete" in the context of poetry?

• A poem that expresses personal emotions or feelings

• A type of poem that is written in the shape of its subject

• A poem that has a set number of lines and a repeating rhyme scheme

• A poem that is composed of one long stanza

Concrete poems can only be appreciated visually, and not through reading aloud.

• True

• False

Concrete poetry often utilizes colors and images in addition to text to convey its message.

• True

• False

All concrete poems must be read in a conventional left-to-right format.

• True

• False

Concrete poetry often challenges traditional definitions of poetry.

• True

• False

Poems shaped to look like their subjects

• Limerick

• Concrete poems

What are poems in which words are arranged to look like the subject of the poem? 

• Ode

• Narrative poem

• Ballad

• Concrete

What is a key characteristic of a concrete poem?

• A) It must rhyme

• B) It is written in the shape of its subject

• C) It follows a strict meter

• D) It is always humorous

Which of the following is true about concrete poems?

• A) They are always written in free verse

• B) They can be appreciated both visually and audibly

• C) They must be written in a specific language

• D) They are only about nature