Punctuating Poetry

Which punctuation mark is commonly used to indicate a pause in poetry?

• Comma

• Period

• Exclamation mark

• Colon

In poetry, what is the purpose of using a dash?

• To show excitement

• To indicate a pause or break

• To end a sentence

• To list items

How does punctuation affect the rhythm of a poem?

• It has no effect

• It slows down the reading

• It speeds up the reading

• It changes the meaning

Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a question in poetry?

• Comma

• Period

• Question mark

• Semicolon

What is enjambment in poetry?

• A punctuation mark

• A type of rhyme

• A line break without punctuation

• A stanza

Why might a poet choose to use minimal punctuation?

• To confuse the reader

• To create a fast-paced rhythm

• To make the poem longer

• To add more words

What effect does a semicolon have in a poem?

• It ends a thought

• It connects related ideas

• It shows excitement

• It lists items

Which punctuation mark can be used to create emphasis in a poem?

• Comma

• Exclamation mark

• Period

• Colon

How can punctuation influence the tone of a poem?

• It cannot influence tone

• By adding pauses and emphasis

• By changing the words

• By altering the rhyme scheme

What is the role of a colon in poetry?

• To introduce a list

• To end a sentence

• To show possession

• To indicate a pause