RL4.5 Poetry Identify the structural elements and explain

What is the definition of a stanza in poetry?

• A type of flower

• A type of dance move

• A group of lines that form a unit in a poem

• A type of musical instrument

What is the purpose of using rhyme in poetry?

• To create a sense of rhythm and musicality, as well as to emphasize certain words or ideas.

• To make the poem longer and more complex

• To confuse the reader and make the poem difficult to understand

• To provide historical context for the poem

What is the meaning of the term 'imagery' in poetry?

• Using mathematical equations to convey emotions

• Referring to famous paintings in the poem

• Creating mental images with descriptive language

• Describing the taste and smell of food in the poem

What is the significance of rhythm in poetry?

• Rhythm in poetry creates a musical and emotional flow, enhancing the overall impact of the poem.

• Rhythm in poetry only confuses the readers and adds no value to the poem.

• Rhythm in poetry is only important in songs, not in written poetry.

• Rhythm in poetry has no significance, it is just a formality.

What is the role of personification in poetry?

• Personification is used to describe real people in poetry

• Personification gives human characteristics to non-human things or abstract ideas.

• Personification is a form of onomatopoeia in poetry

• Personification is a type of rhyme scheme in poetry

What is found within poetry?

• Stanza,rhythm,structure,line or verse

• Words,point of view,theme

• plot,setting,characters

• Punctuation,words,a title

How does the repetition of the word "beating" in line 6 contribute to the poem’s meaning?

• A) It emphasizes the speaker’s nervous anticipation.

• B) It describes the loud cheering of the crowd.

• C) It signals the speaker’s disappointment in past races.

• D) It highlights the runner’s confidence from the start.

How does the placement of “This time, / victory was / hers.” at the very end contribute to the poem’s theme?

• A) It leaves the reader uncertain about whether she won.

• B) It builds suspense by keeping the outcome unknown.

• C) It delivers a strong and conclusive ending, emphasizing personal triumph.

• D) It suggests the speaker is still doubtful about winning.