Poetry Forms Quiz

What is the syllabic pattern of a traditional Haiku?

• 3-5-3

• 5-7-5

• 7-5-7

• 4-6-4

Which of the following is a characteristic of narrative poems?

• They are always short.

• They tell a story.

• They focus only on nature.

• They have no characters.

What is a 'kireji' in a Haiku?

• A character in the poem

• A type of rhyme

• A cutting word

• A seasonal word

What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean Sonnet?

• AABB CCDD

• ABBA ABBA CDE CDE

• ABAB CDCD EFEF GG

• ABAB AABB

What type of poem is 'Colonization in Reverse'?

• Sonnet

• Narrative poem

• Haiku

• Free verse

Which of the following is an example of a modern Haiku?

• Summer evening- A moth flutters on the porch

• If We Must Die

• The Iliad

• The Return of the Native

What is a key feature of free verse poetry?

• Must have a clear plot

• Strict rhyme scheme

• No set rules for meter

• Always focuses on nature

Which poet is often credited with developing the Sonnet form?

• Louise Bennett-Coverley

• Petrarch

• Homer

• William Shakespeare

What does the term 'kigo' refer to in a Haiku?

• A seasonal word

• A type of rhyme

• A character in the poem

• A cutting word

What is the main focus of narrative poems?

• Imagery

• Emotions

• Nature

• Storytelling