Exploring Poetry Vocabulary

What does the word 'stanza' mean in poetry?

• A stanza is a poetic device used for metaphors.

• A stanza is a type of rhyme scheme.

• A stanza is a single line of a poem.

• A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem.

Find a synonym for the word 'beautiful'.

• plain

• ugly

• lovely

• ordinary

What is an antonym for the word 'happy'?

• sad

• angry

• bored

• disappointed

Use the word 'rhyme' in a sentence.

• The sun shines brightly in the sky.

• I enjoy reading books at night.

• The poem had a beautiful rhyme that made it enjoyable to read.

• The cat sat on the mat.

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

• happy or content

• a state of joy

• not or opposite of

• to make happy

What is the suffix in the word 'joyful'?

• -ful

• -less

• -ness

• -ing

Which word is related to 'metaphor'?

• alliteration

• analogy

• simile

• hyperbole

What does 'imagery' refer to in poetry?

• Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses in poetry.

• Imagery is the use of metaphors only in poetry.

• Imagery refers to the overall theme of a poem.

• Imagery is a type of rhyme scheme in poetry.

Choose the correct word: 'The poem was very (bore/bored) to read.'

• bored

• boredly

• bore

• boring

What does the word 'verse' mean in the context of poetry?

• A line of poetry or a specific form of poetic composition.

• A stanza in a song

• A type of musical composition

• A narrative poem with a plot