The Art of Poetry

What is the purpose of using figurative language in poetry?

• To express feelings.

• To calculate numbers.

• To write reports.

• To solve problems.

Poets often use figurative language, such as ______ and metaphors.

• Similes

• Facts

• Statistics

• Reports

Which form of figurative language is this: The quiet water is still like a mirror.

What word is spelled in the poem "Necessary Gardens?"

• Language

• Reading

• Writing

• Libraries

Fill in the blank: The poem 'Better Fun' describes the river as having the _______ of a waterfall.

• Silence

• Thunder

• Whisper

• Song

What is the main theme of the poem 'Quiet Water'?

• The power of waterfalls.

• The stillness of water.

• The beauty of nature.

• The movement of rivers.

Which of the following poems uses rhyme to express the ideas found in it?

• Necessary Gardens.

• The Arrow and the Song

• Balloon.

• Better Fun.

What is Elaine in “The Big-Word Girl” doing during the first part of the movie?

• Reading a dictionary.

• Enjoying the show.

• Shaking in fear.

• Writing poetry.

How are the poets of “Balloon” and “The Arrow and the Song” alike?

• They both notice the beautiful sky and how looking at it improves their mood.

• They both feel the need to get rid of things that are no longer important to them

• They both talk about letting something go but receiving something good as a result.

• They both think that childhood is a better time of life than when one is fully grown.

How does the poet build the poem “Quiet Water”?

• He explains how a waterfall is formed over time.

• He explains how the water is like other things in nature.

• He talks about his own experiences on and off the water.

• He talks about the water when it is both calm and moving.