Advanced Writing Techniques Quiz

Which of the following are examples of effective use of imagery in lyrics? (Select all that apply)

• "My love is like a red, red rose."

• "I feel sad."

• "The city sleeps beneath a blanket of fog, its neon glow muted by the mist."

• "He was a good man."

Which sensory details are engaged in the following line: "The salty tang of the ocean air filled my lungs, and the rhythmic crash of waves lulled me into a trance."? (Select all that apply)

• Sight

• Sound

• Taste

• Touch

Which of these lines uses concrete imagery? (Select all that apply)

• "My heart is a fragile thing."

• "The chipped paint on the park bench felt rough beneath my fingertips."

• "Life is a journey."

• "Raindrops danced on the tin roof, a percussive symphony against the quiet night."

Which of the following are examples of personification? (Select all that apply)

• "The wind whispered secrets through the trees."

• "He ran as fast as a cheetah."

• "My car is a lemon."

• "The old house groaned under the weight of the storm."

Answer explanation

a and d give human qualities to inanimate objects

Which poetic devices are present in the phrase "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers"? (Select all that apply)

• Alliteration

• Assonance

• Consonance

• Metaphor

Answer explanation

• Alliteration: repetition of initial consonant sounds "P," Consonance: repetition of consonant sounds anywhere in the words "p," "ck," "p," "ck," "p," "ck")

Which of the following are examples of oxymorons? (Select all that apply)

• "a diamond in the rough"

• "bittersweet symphony"

• "deafening silence"

• "burning ice"

Which of the following are common functions of a bridge in a song? (Select all that apply)

• To introduce a new melodic idea.

• To provide a contrast to the verses and chorus.

• To summarize the main theme of the song.

• To build emotional intensity

Answer explanation

Bridges often offer a contrasting section, introduce new musical elements, and contribute to the song's emotional arc

Which of these lines contains internal rhyme? (Select all that apply)

• "The cat sat on the mat."

• "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary."

• "Twinkle, twinkle, little star."

• "I dream of a cream-colored Cadillac."

Answer explanation

(Internal rhyme occurs within a single line

Which of the following are examples of "showing, not telling" in lyrics? (Select all that apply)

• "She was sad."

• "Tears streamed down her face as she clutched the crumpled letter."

• "He was angry."

• "His fists clenched, and his jaw tightened."

Which of the following elements contribute to a song's overall feel and impact? (Select all that apply)

• Rhythm

• Meter

• Diction

• Melody