Lyric Poetry Review

Which poem was an example of lyric poetry?

• "Hanging Fire"

• "Translating Grandparent's House"

Lyric poetry can be defined as...

• A short poem which appeals to the senses and/or emotions

• A type of literature that expresses ideas, and feelings, or tells a story  in a specific form (usually using lines and stanzas)

• A longer poem that tells a story; it will likely include plot, setting, characters, climax and resolution.

• NOT having any repeating patterns of stressed and unstressed syllables.

A lyric poem expresses the personal thoughts and feeling of a speaker.

• true

• false

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a lyric poem? 

• Lyric poems can be written in rhyme.

• Lyric poems have a musical quality. 

• Lyric poems tell a story.   

• Lyric poems expresses a poet's thoughts or feelings on a subject. 

Definition for lyric poem:

• Expresses personal growth

• Expresses emotional feelings, typically spoken in 2nd person

• Expresses emotional feelings, typically spoken in 3rd person

• Expresses emotional feelings, usually spoken in 1st person

What does a lyric poem express?

• gloomy times and bad feelings

• hard times and hurt feelings

• happy times and exciting feelings

• personal thoughts and feelings

Lyric

• Expresses the emotional response of the poet to events, people, and situations

• Portrays a story or life or character, usually involving conflict and emotions; usually also includes action and dialogue

• An extended narrative poem that includes heroic or romantic events or themes

• 14 lines; two types- Shakespearean or Petrarchan

Which of the following is a characteristic of lyric poetry?

• A) It tells a story.

• B) It has a musical quality.

• C) It is written in prose.

• D) It is always humorous.

What is the primary focus of a lyric poem?

• A) To narrate a historical event.

• B) To express personal emotions and thoughts.

• C) To describe a scientific process.

• D) To provide a detailed setting description.

Which of the following poets is known for writing lyric poetry?

• A) Robert Frost

• B) Emily Dickinson

• C) J.K. Rowling

• D) Stephen King