Types of Poetry

What is a lyric poem?

• A poem that tells a story with characters and a plot.

• A poem that expresses personal emotions or thoughts, often in a musical style.

• A poem that is written in free verse without a specific structure.

• A poem that uses rhyme and meter to convey a message.

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What is an ode?

• A type of narrative poem that tells a story.

• A formal, often ceremonious lyric poem that addresses and often celebrates a person, place, thing, or idea.

• A short poem that expresses personal feelings and thoughts.

• A poem that uses rhyme and meter to create a musical quality.

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What is imagery in poetry?

• A type of rhyme scheme used in poetry.

• Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

• A narrative technique that focuses on character development.

• A form of symbolism that represents abstract ideas.

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How many lines does a sonnet typically have?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

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What is a stanza?

• A single line of poetry.

• A grouped set of lines within a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.

• The title of a poem.

• A type of rhyme scheme.

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How are traditional ballads typically characterized in terms of authorship?

• They are created by anonymous authors.

• They are written by well-known poets.

• They are composed by a single author.

• They are based on historical events.

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What is a narrative poem?

• A poem that tells a story, often with a plot and characters.

• A poem that expresses personal feelings and emotions.

• A poem that uses rhyme and meter to create musicality.

• A poem that describes a scene or moment in time.

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What is the typical tone of an ode?

• Praise.

• Criticism.

• Indifference.

• Sarcasm.

What is free verse poetry?

• Poetry that follows a strict rhyme scheme and meter.

• Poetry that does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter.

• Poetry that is written in a traditional sonnet form.

• Poetry that uses only one type of stanza.

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What is a couplet?

• A type of stanza with three lines

• Two consecutive lines of poetry that usually rhyme and have the same meter.

• A poem that consists of only one line

• A literary device used to create imagery

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